Christmas is right up there for being one of the best holidays of the year, but for motorists trying to get home it can be one of the worst.
And as last minute shoppers head into Belfast city centre , today, December 23, it is likely to be one of the busiest days of the year so far.
Heavy traffic is expected on several popular roads across Belfast on Monday with drivers on the M1, M2, M3, A12 Westlink , Boucher Road and Stockmans Lane all facing delays.
It has been reported that there are also delays to Belfast Metro services with some experiencing delays of up to 35 minutes.
Trafficwatch NI warned traffic was busiest on the following routes:
- Leaving the M2 at Nelson Street
- Leaving the M1 at A55 Stockmans Lane,
- A12 Westlink towards the M2 and M3
- Boucher Road towards A55 Stockmans Lane
- A55 Stockmans Lane towards the M1 (12:00)
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