Belfast is set to experience significant traffic delays this weekend due to two scheduled parades. The planned events will occur on Saturday, May 16, and are expected to attract large crowds.
Scheduled Parades and Traffic Impact
The first event is the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign parade. It will begin at Donegall Street at noon and conclude at Donegal Square East. This parade will navigate through several key streets in the city, including:
- Royal Avenue
- Castle Place
- High Street
- Victoria Street
- Chichester Street
- Wellington Place
- College Square East
- College Avenue
- Castle Street
- Donegall Place
After completion at approximately 3 PM, the second event, the March for Jesus, will kick off from Ormeau Park at 2 PM and will finish at Belfast City Hall around 5 PM. Its route includes:
- Ormeau Embankment
- Ravenhill Road
- Albertbridge Road
- East Bridge Street
- Cromac Street
- Victoria Street
- Chichester Street
- Arthur Street
- Cornmarket
- High Street
- Castle Place
- Donegall Place
- Donegall Square North
Traffic Advisory from PSNI
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has issued a warning for road users. Drivers are encouraged to consider alternative routes or allocate additional travel time when navigating the city on Saturday. The PSNI spokesperson stated that significant traffic disruptions are anticipated due to these events.
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