Lurgan traffic arrangements issued ahead of huge Co Armagh Twelfth demonstration

The Co Armagh demonstration – the largest Orange gathering in the world – will be taking place in the town for the first time since 2010.

Police say Lurgan town centre will be closed to all through traffic from 8.30am, with the parade scheduled to move off from Russell Drive at 9am and finishing at approximately 6pm. Diversions are in place.

Disruption should be expected in the Brownlow House area between 1pm and 2.45pm, residents will be facilitated between these times.

Traffic travelling from Banbridge, through Lurgan, should travel via Dunkirk Road, Deans Road, Moyraverty West Road.

Anyone travelling from Gilford, should travel via Dunkirk Road, Deans Road, Moyraverty West Road.

M1 westbound traffic should remain on until the Kinnego – Lough Road junction.

Approved parking will be available via Avenue Road with Lurgan Park open for parking.

Edward Street, North Street, William Street and Church Place will be open throughout.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Our officers will be on the ground to accommodate the flow of traffic and to avoid potential delays, please seek an another route if you are not attending a parade.”