M2 south bound between Sandyknowes and Greencastle reopened after lorry fire

M2 lorry fire Monday, October 9.
Part of the M2 was closed after a lorry fire.

The M2 has full reopened to traffic after a lorry fire.

The section between Sandyknowes to Greencastle south bound was closed to traffic on Monday morning after the fire.

Motorists were urged to find an alternative route and "expect major delays".

Just after noon, police said the road had reopened and traffic 'moving freely'.

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