Heavy rain causes flooding and travel disruption across the Northern Ireland

Flooding on the Moira Road Credit: Pacemaker

Heavy overnight rain is causing travel disruption across Northern Ireland this morning.

Roads are treacherous with standing water, while others are flooded.

The police are urging drivers to exercise caution on their journeys this morning.

Traffic Watch NI reports that the A55 Milltown Road in Belfast is flooded at the traffic lights heading towards Shaw’s Bridge.

Flooding on the A55 Milltown Road in Belfast Credit: Traffic Watch

It also reports flooding due to surface water on the A2 at the Ballysallagh Road through to Whinney Hill.

The PSNI say the Moira Road, Glenavy is now passable with care having previously said it was flooded in both directions at the Crewe Park Road junction.

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