WATCH: Video of uncertain cars as they decide whether to drive through flooded road in Co Down

After heavy rain, the Ballysallagh Road outside the Clandeboye estate became a pool of water as it often does after downpours.

The road, on the Belfast side of Bangor, is a major substitute route to the busy main A2 Bangor to Belfast dual carriageway and so is popular with motorists.

But a large amount of rainwater had gathered at the low bridge at Clandeboye, which is often the site of drama when it is struck by vehicles who do not realise the limited height of the structure.

The footage was taken this morning, Saturday January 17 2026, between 8am and 9am as traffic began to build up the road, made worse by many drivers deciding to turn round.

Towards 9am the police arrived. While they are not in a position to prevent cars passing at their own risk, it did put off most motorists from attempting to cross, assuming that perhaps the officers had closed the road. In fact, they said that there was little they could do except warn people, and that only Roads Service could clear the scene.