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Shauna Corr

Belfast diversions in place as number of parades planned

Diversions will be in place in a number of areas in Belfast on Friday evening.

Police say this is because of a number of parades that are due to take place.

Road users are being advised to expect delays.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "A number of diversions will be in place this evening, Friday 18 June in the North Belfast area due to a number of parades taking place.

"Road users are advised to expect delays in the Carlisle Circus/ Clifton Street/ Donegall Street areas between 6.00pm and 9pm.

"The Westlink will remain open, however diversions will be in place at the off-slips at Clifton Street until 8pm.

"Access to the Mater Hospital will be available throughout, but road users are advised to plan for delays."

Six bands have notified the Parades Commission of marches starting between 6.15pm to 6.30pm.

They include the Shankill Old Boys Flute Band, Belfast Orange Hall United Districts Committee, LOL No 54 Olive Leaf, LOL No 1883 Belfast Harbour, Loyal Orange Order Cavehill Temperance LOL 1956 and Coote Memorial LOL 1921.

Ten bands are taking place on one parade with up to 500 people expected.

Conditions have been imposed on all six.

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