The Urban Clearways (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024
Introduction
The Urban Clearways (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024 is a new piece of legislation that amends the Urban Clearways (Northern Ireland) Order 1989. The Order was made on 6 December 2024 and came into operation on 1 January 2025.
Purpose of the Order
The purpose of the Order is to amend the Urban Clearways (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 in order to:
- Add a new clearway on the A2 Belfast to Bangor Road, from its junction with Roundabout (Knocknagoney Road) and its junction with Shore Road in the townland of Groomsport;
- Extend the existing clearway on the A58 Belfast to Glengormley Road, from its junction with the A2 (North Circular Road) to its junction with the B70 (Old Glen Road).
Key Provisions of the Order
The key provisions of the Order are as follows:
- New clearway on the A2 Belfast to Bangor Road: The new clearway will be in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It will prohibit vehicles from stopping or parking on the road between the hours of 7am and 7pm.
- Extension of clearway on the A58 Belfast to Glengormley Road: The existing clearway will be extended by approximately 150 metres. It will now be in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It will prohibit vehicles from stopping or parking on the road between the hours of 7am and 7pm.
Enforcement
The Order will be enforced by the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Vehicles that are parked or stopped on a clearway in contravention of the Order may be towed away and the driver may be fined.
Impact of the Order
The Order is expected to have a positive impact on traffic flow on the A2 Belfast to Bangor Road and the A58 Belfast to Glengormley Road. The new clearway on the A2 will improve journey times for motorists travelling between Belfast and Bangor. The extension of the existing clearway on the A58 will improve journey times for motorists travelling between Belfast and Glengormley.
The Urban Clearways (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024
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