NW200 traffic and travel information

Police are advising motorists, and residents in areas surrounding the circuit in the Coleraine, Portrush and Portstewart areas, that practice sessions for the International North West 200 motorcycle races are to take place on the evening of Tuesday May 13th May from 5.30pm to 9.30pm, and again on Thursday 13th May from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th May 2010, 11:49 BST

Motorists attending the practice sessions are urged to make full use of official car parks, and must not park where their vehicle will cause an obstruction to public or private entrances, and in particular, to designated ambulance routes that are signposted, and which must be kept clear at all times.

Vehicles will be removed from the circuit once roads are closed.

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Drivers are also asked to comply with the directions of police officers during and after the races. Motorists be patient and should allow extra time for their journeys.

Spectators should also remember that, for their own safety and the safety of the competitors, they should always obey the instructions of race marshals once circuit roads have closed.

Travel information will be released to local media during race week. Spectators can also see www.NW200.org for latest event information.

SATURDAY 15TH MAY

The police are advising motorists travelling to the International North West 200 motorcycle races to arrive early as circuit roads will close at 10am sharp on Saturday 15th May.

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Motorists should expect delays on all roads leading to and from the circuit and should make appropriate allowances in order to complete their journey safely.

This year the event organisers have provided a Park and Ride scheme for over 2,000 vehicles on Saturday 15th May. The facility will operate from Ballywatt, on the Portrush side of Ballybogey. Police would encourage as many people as possible to use this facility as it will help reduce delays, something which will benefit everyone.

While this is the first year a Park and Ride facility is being used, we would always advise motorists to be patient, follow the directions of police or event officials on the ground and plan ahead for delays, particularly after the event.

Vehicles will be removed from the circuit once roads are closed.

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Spectators should also remember that, for their own safety and the safety of the competitors, they should always obey the instructions of race marshals once circuit roads have closed.

Travel information will be released to local media during race week. Spectators can also see www.NW200.org for latest event information.

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