CHRISTMAS SWITCH ON: Traffic and travel advice ahead of festive events in Ballymoney and Limavady
Police are advising road users of road closures and diversions ahead of the Christmas lights switch-on events in Ballymoney and Limavady.
The Christmas Lights Switch-On will be taking place in Ballymoney this Thursday, November 20.


The event will include a Christmas Parade around the town centre, moving off from Megaw Park at 7.20pm. Diversions will be in place to facilitate this parade.
Assembly of the parade will be Megaw Park and the parade route will follow a route including Coleraine Road, High Street, Main Street, Meetinghouse Street, Queen Street, Victoria Street and Charles Street.
Then it’s Limavady’s turn on Saturday, November 22.
The event will include a Christmas Parade around the town centre, with temporary local diversions in place from 4.30pm to 6pm to facilitate those taking part.
Assembly of the event will begin at 3.30pm, at Irish Green Street in Limavady and the parade route will include Irish Green Street, Rathbrady Road, Roemill Road, Catherine Street, Linenhall Street, Main Street and Connell Street.
Delays are to be expected at both events and additional time should be allowed for journeys. Anyone not attending the event is asked to seek an alternative route.