Police issue traffic advice ahead of Omagh parade

MOTORISTS are advised of traffic disruption with some diversions in place as a result of the Twelfth of July parade in Omagh.

The West Tyrone parade will be held in Omagh and Omagh District LOL have asked that there will be no parking along the left hand side of Campsie Road from the junction of Drumragh Avenue to the Swinging Bars Roundabout (Texaco Side) along both sides of Market Street from Dublin Road junction to Scarffe’s Entry and in High Street from junction of Bridge Street to Foundry Lane.

Police will place ‘No Waiting Cones’ and enforce double yellow line restrictions at these locations.

Disabled parking will be at suitable locations along the route and in Dunne’s car park.

During the Omagh parade, Derry Traffic will not be affected but drivers should allow extra time to complete their journey safely and on time.

All Ballygawley, Cookstown or Gortin traffic will be diverted at Omagh Meats and travel along the Bankmore Road, New Hospital Link Road, Donaghanie Road and Hospital Road or alternatively travel towards Derry on the by-pass and travel back along the Derry Road, Omagh and travel via Gortin Road or Old Mountfield Road.

Police wish to advise street traders wishing to do so along the route that they must have a valid Street Traders License issued by Fermanagh & Omagh District Council.

The organisers have asked that all buses approach park in Johnstone car park.

Bands and lodges will then make their way to the assembly field via Scarffe’s Entry and Campsie Road.

All buses will approach along the Great Northern Road and park in Johnstone car park.

Once parked and de-bussed, bands and lodges will make their way up Scarffe’s Entry on route to the assembly field.

Police have asked that all motorist leave additional time to complete their journeys safely.