Newtownabbey road blocked by broken down bus

Motorists are being advised to seek an alternative route due to a broken down bus in the Abbots Cross area of Newtownabbey.
Traffic and travel.Traffic and travel.
Traffic and travel.

Commenting on the incident, a PSNI spokesperson said: “One lane of the Doagh Road at Abbots Cross has been closed due to a broken down bus.

“Delays are expected. Please seek an alternative route if possible.”

A Department for Infrastructure (DfI) spokesperson added: “In the Rathcoole area there is a broken down bus on B90 Doagh Road at Abbots Cross on the lane heading down to the Shore Road. Expect delays until this is moved.”

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