Traffic alert: Major flooding closes part of main road between Portadown and Armagh

The PSNI said this morning: “The Portadown Road in Armagh is currently closed between the junctions of Battlehill Road, Dobbin Road and Killmore Road due to flooding in the area. Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.”

Meanwhile yesterday flooding occurred on the road between the Mullaghglass roundabout at Newry and the Tandragee Road in Markethill leading to its closure.

A PSNI spokesperson said yesterday: “Due to flooding the A28 Gosford Road is closed between Mullaghglass roundabout Newry and Tandragee Road, Markethill. Please seek an alternative route whilst we assist Roads service. Traffic currently being diverted via Tandragee.”