Armed Forces Day traffic warning issued

motorists are warned of considerable disruption in Carrick on Saturday during Forces Day events.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Jun 2011, 12:18 BST

The PSNI emphasises that traffic should avoid the centre of the town between midday and 7pm - a park and ride facility will be available from Woodburn playing fields.

A parade through the town between midday and 1pm will mean police diversions will be in place at the following locations: Albert Road/Lancasterian Street; Antrim Street/High Street; Joymount/Link Road; Link Road/Marine Highway; Marine Highway/Quay Lane; Irish gate roundabout.

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The planned timetable of events is: parade of veterans, 12noon; helicopter flypast, 12 noon; Tornado flypast, 1.00pm; band concert, 1.15pm; Sea Cadets display 3.00pm; Beating of the Retreat, 5.30pm.

The Mayor, Alderman Jim McClurg, said: “It should be a memorable occasion as the town flies the flag for Norhtern Ireland in this nationwide tribute.”

Spectators can look out for a number of all day attractions too including a visit by HMS Pursuer, military vehicles from Afghanistan and free entry to Carrickfergus Castle.

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