A2 Northern Ireland traffic
Incidents, roadworks and closures on the A2 (NI) in Northern Ireland, by junction and direction.
3 full closures on the A2 (NI) now
56 entries in all. Source last updated 4 h ago.
Incidents now 0
Roadworks in force now 14
- Lane closure
A2 Newry Road, Rostrevor
Until Wed 14 Oct, 16:30
Lane closure: A2, Newry Road, Rostrevor. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Mon 12th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Wed 14th Oct 2026. Reason: Resurface patch on carriageway.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 6 days ago
- Lane closure
A2 York Road, Belfast
Until Wed 28 Oct, 23:59
Lane closure: A2, York Road, Belfast. Roadworks will operate from Mon 12th Oct 2026 to Wed 28th Oct 2026. Reason: Separation of sewer and storm line.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 5 October 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Corporation Street, Belfast
Until Fri 16 Oct, 16:30
Lane closure: A2, Corporation Street, Belfast. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Mon 5th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Fri 16th Oct 2026. Reason: Drainage Investigation.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 5 October 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Warren Road, Donaghadee
Until Fri 23 Oct, 23:59
Lane closure: A2, Warren Road, Donaghadee. Roadworks will operate from Mon 12th Oct 2026 to Fri 23rd Oct 2026. Reason: NI Water sewer installation.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 2 October 2026
- Lane closure
A2 East Circular Road, Bangor
Until Tue 13 Oct, 16:30
Lane closure: A2, East Circular Road, Bangor. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Mon 12th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Tue 13th Oct 2026. Reason: To facilitate cable recovery for Openreach.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 30 September 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Ballagh Road, Newcastle
09:30–16:30, until Mon 12 Oct
Lane closure: A2, Ballagh Road, Newcastle. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Mon 12th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Mon 12th Oct 2026. Reason: New connection for customer.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 29 September 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Quay Street, Ardglass
Until Sun 18 Oct, 16:30
Lane closure: A2, Quay Street, Ardglass. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Mon 12th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Sun 18th Oct 2026. Reason: NIE works.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 29 September 2026
- Full closure
A2 Springvale Road, Ballywalter
Until Fri 6 Nov, 18:00
Road closure: A2, Springvale Road, Ballywalter. Roadworks will operate from 08:00 on Mon 28th Sep 2026 to 18:00 on Fri 6th Nov 2026. Reason: Carriageway Resurfacing Works. Diversion in place.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 29 September 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Cloughey Road, Cloughey
Until Fri 16 Oct, 23:59
Lane closure: A2, Cloughey Road, Cloughey. Roadworks will operate from Wed 7th Oct 2026 to Fri 16th Oct 2026. Reason: DFI Roads - Drainage Works.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 29 September 2026
- Lane closure
A2 York Street, Belfast
Until Fri 16 Oct, 16:30
Lane closure: A2, York Street, Belfast. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Mon 21st Sep 2026 to 16:30 on Fri 16th Oct 2026. Reason: Resurfacing works.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 29 September 2026
- Full closure
A2 Larne Road, Carrickfergus
Until Fri 30 Oct, 23:59
Road closure: A2, Larne Road, Carrickfergus. Roadworks will operate as follows:-. Reason: Resurfacing for DFI Roads. Diversion in place.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 29 September 2026
- Full closure
A2 Larne Road, Carrickfergus
Until Fri 30 Oct, 23:59
Road Closure: A2, Larne Road, Carrickfergus. Closure to operate: Daily.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 17 September 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Newry Road, Warrenpoint
Until 21 May 2027, 23:59
Lane closure: A2, Newry Road, Warrenpoint. Roadworks will operate from 00:00 on Fri 24th May 2024 to 23:59 on Fri 21st May 2027. Reason: Construction of Access Road to Narrow Water Bridge.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 15 September 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Strand Road, Londonderry
Until Sat 31 Oct, 23:59
Lane Closure: A2, Strand Road, Londonderry. Closure to operate: This will be operational Daily 09:30 to 16:30 from Thu 03 Sep 2026 to: Sat 31 Oct 2026.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 4 September 2026
Planned roadworks 42
- Lane closure
A2 Warren Road, Donaghadee
Starts Tue 13 Oct, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Warren Road, Donaghadee. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Tue 13th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Tue 13th Oct 2026. Reason: Burst service.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 30 September 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Rostrevor Road, Rostrevor
Starts Tue 13 Oct, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Rostrevor Road, Rostrevor. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Tue 13th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Tue 13th Oct 2026. Reason: BT Openreach Pole Testing.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 29 September 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Coast Road, Larne
Starts Wed 14 Oct, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Coast Road, Larne. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Wed 14th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Thu 15th Oct 2026. Reason: Cleaning and surveying of existing sewer network.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 5 days ago
- Lane closure
A2 Church Street, Warrenpoint
Starts Thu 15 Oct, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Church Street, Warrenpoint. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Thu 15th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Thu 15th Oct 2026. Reason: Replace Manhole Cover and Frame.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 2 October 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Donaghadee Road, Groomsport
Starts Thu 15 Oct, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Donaghadee Road, Groomsport. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Thu 15th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Thu 15th Oct 2026. Reason: Fibre install to customers house, 71 Donaghadee Road.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 29 September 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Garron Road, Carnlough
Starts Fri 16 Oct, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Garron Road, Carnlough. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Fri 16th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Fri 16th Oct 2026. Reason: BT POLING WORKS.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 29 September 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Nelson Street, Belfast
Starts Fri 16 Oct, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Nelson Street, Belfast. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Fri 16th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Fri 30th Oct 2026. Reason: Telecommunication upgrades on signal mast.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 29 September 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Bangor Road, Holywood Cultra
Starts Sun 18 Oct, 00:00
Lane closure: A2, Bangor Road, Holywood Cultra. Roadworks will operate as follows:-. Reason: Multiple head lamps to be replaced.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 2 October 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Bangor Road, Holywood Craigavad
Starts Sun 18 Oct, 00:00
Lane closure: A2, Bangor Road, Holywood Craigavad. Roadworks will operate as follows:-. Reason: Multiple lamp heads to be replaced within this section.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 2 October 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Holywood By-Pass, Bangor
Starts Sun 18 Oct, 00:00
Lane closure: A2, Holywood By-Pass, Bangor. Roadworks will operate as follows:-. Reason: Multiple lamp heads to be replaced within this location.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 2 October 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Belfast Road, Bangor
Starts Sun 18 Oct, 00:00
Lane closure: A2, Belfast Road, Bangor. Roadworks will operate as follows:-. Reason: Multiple head lamps to be replaced.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 1 October 2026
- Lane closure
A2 New Street, Donaghadee
Starts Sun 18 Oct, 00:00
Lane closure: A2, New Street, Donaghadee. Roadworks will operate as follows:-. Reason: Burst service.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 29 September 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Cloughey Road, Cloughey
Starts Mon 19 Oct, 00:00
Lane closure: A2, Cloughey Road, Cloughey. Roadworks will operate from Mon 19th Oct 2026 to Wed 28th Oct 2026. Reason: DFI Roads - Drainage Works.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 2 October 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Marine Road, Carnlough
Starts Mon 19 Oct, 08:00
Lane closure: A2, Marine Road, Carnlough. Roadworks will operate from 08:00 on Mon 19th Oct 2026 to 18:00 on Mon 19th Oct 2026. Reason: NIE Generator Parking.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 29 September 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Shore Road, Newtownabbey
Starts Mon 19 Oct, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Shore Road, Newtownabbey. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Mon 19th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Mon 19th Oct 2026. Reason: NIW - Leak on copper stop tap.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 3 days ago
- Lane closure
A2 Coast Road, Larne
Starts Mon 19 Oct, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Coast Road, Larne. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Mon 19th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Mon 19th Oct 2026. Reason: Replace Manhole Cover and Frame.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 30 September 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Shore Road, Rostrevor
Starts Mon 19 Oct, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Shore Road, Rostrevor. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Mon 19th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Mon 19th Oct 2026. Reason: NIE Overhead Line Work.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 29 September 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Strangford Road, Ardglass
Starts Tue 20 Oct, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Strangford Road, Ardglass. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Tue 20th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Tue 20th Oct 2026. Reason: Replace or Inst Boundary Box or S Cock.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 29 September 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Kilkeel Road, Ballymartin
Starts Wed 21 Oct, 08:00
Lane closure: A2, Kilkeel Road, Ballymartin. Roadworks will operate from 08:00 on Wed 21st Oct 2026 to 18:00 on Wed 21st Oct 2026. Reason: renewal of BT poles.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 1 October 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Sydenham By-Pass Off-Slip, Belfast
Starts Thu 22 Oct, 00:00
Lane closure: A2, Sydenham By-Pass Off-Slip, Belfast. Roadworks will operate as follows:-. Reason: DFI works, road maintenance.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 3 days ago
- Lane closure
A2 Shore Road, Newtownabbey
Starts Fri 23 Oct, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Shore Road, Newtownabbey. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Fri 23rd Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Fri 23rd Oct 2026. Reason: Replace Manhole Cover and Frame.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 3 days ago
- Lane closure
A2 Donegall Quay, Belfast
Starts Sat 24 Oct, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Donegall Quay, Belfast. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Sat 24th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Sat 24th Oct 2026. Reason: NIW - meter works.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 29 September 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Belfast Road, Bangor
Starts Sun 25 Oct, 00:00
Lane closure: A2, Belfast Road, Bangor. Roadworks will operate as follows:-. Reason: Multiple head lamps to be replaced.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 5 days ago
- Lane closure
A2 Donegall Quay, Belfast
Starts Sun 25 Oct, 00:00
Lane closure: A2, Donegall Quay, Belfast. Roadworks will operate as follows:-. Reason: Defective apparatus.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 5 October 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Circular Road, Larne
Starts Sun 25 Oct, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Circular Road, Larne. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Sun 25th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Sun 25th Oct 2026. Reason: NIW - Replace or Relevel SV AV FH Box.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 29 September 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Coast Road, Larne
Starts Mon 26 Oct, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Coast Road, Larne. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Mon 26th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Mon 26th Oct 2026. Reason: NEW GAS CONNECTION.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 5 days ago
- Lane closure
A2 Garron Road, Carnlough
Starts Mon 26 Oct, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Garron Road, Carnlough. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Mon 26th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Tue 3rd Nov 2026. Reason: BT Openreach Pole Testing.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 29 September 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Station Road, Killough
Starts Tue 27 Oct, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Station Road, Killough. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Tue 27th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Tue 27th Oct 2026. Reason: renewal of NIE poles and cable.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 5 days ago
- Lane closure
A2 Kilkeel Road, Ballymartin
Starts Tue 27 Oct, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Kilkeel Road, Ballymartin. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Tue 27th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Tue 27th Oct 2026. Reason: installation of BT duct and cable.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 6 days ago
- Lane closure
A2 York Street, Belfast
Starts Tue 27 Oct, 23:00
Lane closure: A2, York Street, Belfast. Roadworks will operate from 23:00 on Tue 27th Oct 2026 to 06:00 on Sat 31st Oct 2026. Reason: CAT 2 Electrical Repairs.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 6 days ago
- Lane closure
A2 Coast Road, Larne
Starts Wed 28 Oct, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Coast Road, Larne. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Wed 28th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Wed 28th Oct 2026. Reason: Replace Manhole Cover and Frame.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 5 days ago
- Lane closure
A2 Glenarm Road, Larne
Starts Thu 29 Oct, 00:00
Lane closure: A2, Glenarm Road, Larne. Roadworks will operate as follows:-. Reason: Halloween Event.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 1 October 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Coast Road, Larne
Starts Thu 29 Oct, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Coast Road, Larne. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Thu 29th Oct 2026 to 16:30 on Thu 29th Oct 2026. Reason: OH & UG CABLING WORKS.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 2 days ago
- Lane closure
A2 The Square, Kilkeel
Starts Mon 2 Nov, 00:00
Lane closure: A2, The Square, Kilkeel. Roadworks will operate as follows:-. Reason: NI Water - CIPP Lining.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 3 days ago
- Lane closure
A2 The Square, Newry
Starts Mon 2 Nov, 21:00
Lane Closure: A2, The Square, Newry. Closure to operate: From 21:00 on Monday 02 November 2026 to 06:00 on Saturday 07 November 2026.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 4 days ago
- Lane closure
A2 Nelson Street, Belfast
Starts Mon 2 Nov, 23:00
Lane closure: A2, Nelson Street, Belfast. Roadworks will operate from 23:00 on Mon 2nd Nov 2026 to 06:00 on Sat 7th Nov 2026. Reason: FTMS Sign Reinstatement.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 4 h ago
- Lane closure
A2 Shore Road, Glynn
Starts Wed 4 Nov, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Shore Road, Glynn. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Wed 4th Nov 2026 to 16:30 on Wed 4th Nov 2026. Reason: frame & cover.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 1 October 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Belfast Road, Whitehead
Starts Wed 4 Nov, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, Belfast Road, Whitehead. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Wed 4th Nov 2026 to 16:30 on Wed 4th Nov 2026. Reason: Fibre install to customers house, 34A Balfour Avenue.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 29 September 2026
- Lane closure
A2 West Circular Road, Bangor
Starts Thu 5 Nov, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, West Circular Road, Bangor. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Thu 5th Nov 2026 to 16:30 on Fri 6th Nov 2026. Reason: Maintenance to telecommunications mast.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 5 days ago
- Lane closure
A2 Donegall Quay, Belfast
Starts Sun 8 Nov, 00:00
Lane closure: A2, Donegall Quay, Belfast. Roadworks will operate as follows:-. Reason: NI Water - Manhole access.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 3 days ago
- Lane closure
A2 East Circular Road, Bangor
Starts Mon 9 Nov, 09:30
Lane closure: A2, East Circular Road, Bangor. Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Mon 9th Nov 2026 to 16:30 on Mon 9th Nov 2026. Reason: Defective apparatus.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 29 September 2026
- Lane closure
A2 Abbey Street, Bangor
Starts Sun 22 Nov, 00:00
Lane closure: A2, Abbey Street, Bangor. Roadworks will operate as follows:-. Reason: Defective apparatus.
TrafficwatchNI (DfI) · updated 29 September 2026
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Questions
- Is the A2 (NI) closed today?
- Yes, in part: A2 Springvale Road, Ballywalter; A2 Larne Road, Carrickfergus; A2 Larne Road, Carrickfergus.
- Are there roadworks on the A2 (NI)?
- 14 in progress and 42 planned, listed by junction on this page.