Belfast traffic warning ahead of concert and football match

PSNI says there will be disruption in the area this evening

Police have issued a warning over traffic disruption in South Belfast this evening due to a number of events taking place in the Boucher Road area.

The force has said that from 3pm to 9pm on Thursday, August 28, the city-bound lane of Boucher Road, between the junction of Shane Retail Park and Balmoral Road, will be closed.

The Boucher Road will also be closed Between Tates Avenue and Stockman’s Lane between 9pm and midnight. The M1 off-slips – northbound at Kennedy Way and southbound at Stockmans Lane – will be closed from 9pm.

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This is due to Sam Fender playing at Vital in Boucher Playing Fields and the Linfield versus Shelbourne match at Windsor Park.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Motorists should be aware that traffic will be disrupted in south Belfast this evening, Thursday 28th August, due to a number of planned events. “City-bound lane one of Boucher Road, between its junction with Shane Retail Park and Balmoral Road, will be closed between 3pm and 9pm. Boucher Road will be closed between its junctions with Tates Avenue and Stockman’s Lane between 9pm and midnight. “Stockman’s Lane will be closed between its junction with Kennedy Way roundabout and Lisburn Road between 9pm and midnight. “The M1 off-slips – northbound at Kennedy Way and southbound at Stockmans Lane – will be closed from 9pm. Please seek an alternative route at these times. “Officers would also like to remind those attending the festival that it is illegal to stop, park or walk on the hard shoulder of motorways. The hard shoulder is for emergency use only. “Last year, officers issued a number of penalty tickets to motorists after attendees at similar events were dropped off from vehicles queuing on the motorway, and making their way to the event by walking down the hard shoulder. “Please be aware that fixed penalty tickets can also be issued to pedestrians. “We want all those attending the festival and the football to have a safe night and to remember the event for all the right reasons – stay safe, leave sufficient time for your journey, and plan your route in advance.”

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