• News
    • In your Area
      • Armagh
        • Loughgall
        • Keady
        • Markethill
        • Richhill
        • Tandragee
      • Banbridge
      • Craigavon
      • Dungannon
      • Lurgan
      • Newry
      • Portadown
      • South Armagh
        • Bessbrook
        • Camlough
        • Crossmaglen
        • Newtownhamilton
    • Recycling
  • Jobs
  • Property
    • Digney Boyd
    • Joyce Clarke
    • The Agent
  • Obituaries
    • Acknowledgements
    • Place a notice
  • Newsletter
  • What’s On

Keep up with Armagh i

Like on Facebook
Follow on Twitter
Armagh I
  • News
    • In your Area
      • Armagh
        • Loughgall
        • Keady
        • Markethill
        • Richhill
        • Tandragee
      • Banbridge
      • Craigavon
      • Dungannon
      • Lurgan
      • Newry
      • Portadown
      • South Armagh
        • Bessbrook
        • Camlough
        • Crossmaglen
        • Newtownhamilton
    • Recycling
  • Jobs
  • Property
    • Digney Boyd
    • Joyce Clarke
    • The Agent
  • Obituaries
    • Acknowledgements
    • Place a notice
  • Newsletter
  • What’s On
Log In

‘Serious incident’ closes M1 motorway in both directions

Air Ambulance tasked to scene

  • by

    Staff Reporter
  • August 1, 2018
  • Comments
Air Ambulance

The M1 motorway has been closed near Lurgan.

The Air Ambulance has been tasked to the scene.

The PSNI is dealing with what has been described as a “serious road traffic collision” on the Belfast-bound lane.

The motorway is closed in both directions between Junctions 9 and 10, Moira and Lurgan.

Police are asking motorists to avoid Junctions 10 and 9 eastbound completely.

The Lough Road at Junction 10 is closed as is the Moira roundabout at Junction 9. The M12 onslip to the M1 is also closed.

Westbound traffic is being diverted through Moira village and eastbound traffic through Lurgan.

There are long tailbacks in the area and motorists should be advised of delays.

Police are asking for drivers to be patient.

There are no further details at this stage.

Sign Up To Our Newsletter

Relatedlurgan

Most read today

  • Lord Mayor unveils three centenary stones at Borough’s civic buildings

More in Lurgan

  • Police at the scene in Lurgan where they are investigating a sudden death. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

    Lurgan murder: Detectives appeal for witnesses close to burning car to come forward

  • Vigil to be held in Lurgan for ‘loving, funny and caring’ Odhrán Kelly

  • Police at the scene in Lurgan where they have launched a murder investigation. Edward Street in the town has been closed off after an incident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

    Three remain in custody on suspicion of Lurgan murder as victim still to be formally identified

  • Police at the scene in Lurgan where they have launched a murder investigation. Edward Street in the town has been closed off after an incident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

    Lurgan murder ‘alarming’ as three people continue to be questioned over man’s death

  • Latest News
  • Business
  • Sport
  • What's On
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies
  • About Us
  • Complaints Policy
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Like on Facebook
Follow on Twitter
Follow on Instagram
This project was part-funded under Priority 6 (LEADER) of the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and the European Union.

This project was part-funded under Priority 6 (Leader) of the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, by the Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs, & the European Union.

© Armagh i

design by Canvas