TRAFFIC ALERT: 'Gridlock' on Belfast's Westlink

It's gridlock on Belfast's Westlink this evening and drivers have been warned to expect long delays.
Traffic approaching Belfast's WestlinkTraffic approaching Belfast's Westlink
Traffic approaching Belfast's Westlink

The News Letter understands a lorry shed its load between Grosvenor Road and Broadway, heading towards the M1 late in the afternoon.

It has led to snarl-ups on the M2, M3 Lagan Bridge, Bridge End, Short Strand, Garmoyle Street and at Millfield.

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Thousands of football fans heading to the Northern Ireland-Croatia friendly were warned to leave plenty of time for their journey.

One fan stuck in the tailbacks said: "We have moved about 400 yards in a 15-minute period. It's bumper to bumper."