The extended hours were announced on Monday
An extension to operating hours for some bus lanes in Belfast was announced on Monday.
From Monday November 3, a number of existing bus lanes, including on Ormeau Road, Lower Lisburn Road and Malone Road, will now operate from 7.30-9.30am and from 3.30-6.30pm (Monday to Friday).
A Departmental spokesperson said: “The extended bus lane times are being introduced as part of an experimental scheme. The initial period of the Experimental Order will be six months following which the Department will review and consider next steps.”
This is part of a Department for Infrastructure package of measures to ‘Keep Belfast Moving’.
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The following bus lanes will now operate during the hours of 7.30 am to 9.30am and from 3.30pm to 6.30pm (Monday to Friday):
- Stranmillis Road;
- Lower Lisburn Road (from Tates Avenue to the City Centre and City Hospital);
- Full length of Ormeau Road;
- Saintfield Road (beyond Ormeau Road towards Carryduff);
- Ballynahinch Road, Carryduff;
- Malone Road;
- Upper Malone Road; and
- Botanic Avenue
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said: “The operation of extended bus lane hours will assist Translink to provide more reliable public transport services across the network by allowing buses to avoid the worst impacts of traffic congestion. Signs to alert the public to the new bus lane times will be erected in the coming weeks and I would urge road users to exercise caution and avoid parking or driving in the bus lanes as they get used to the new arrangements.
“It is vital that traffic flow around the City is maintained during this busy period. We can all play our part to Keep Belfast Moving by thinking about how we travel into the city. I would encourage anyone coming to Belfast to consider using public transport, choosing one of the many park and ride sites on the approach to the city or by embracing active travel means.
“If you are travelling to another part of the city then think ahead and instead of travelling through the city choose another route such as the Outer Ring. If you must drive in the city please be mindful of other road users, abide by traffic signs and signals and do not block yellow box junctions.”
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