EMERGE Belfast road closures and traffic advice issued ahead of two-day festival

Officers reminded the public that it is illegal to stop, park or walk on the hard shoulder of motorways

Festival season across Northern Ireland is sadly coming to an end.

Tens of thousands of concert-goers are expected to head to South Belfast for EMERGE Belfast this Bank Holiday Weekend.

The two-day festival is the largest event of its kind on the island of Ireland and is bringing some massive names in dance and electronic music to the Boucher Road Playing Fields on August 29 and 30.

The PSNI has issued some traffic and travel advice for those going to and from the concert or travelling in the area this weekend.

They said that motorists should be aware that traffic will be disrupted due to EMERGE. A spokesperson said: “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. They continued: “We want all those attending the festival to have a great 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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