Westlink and M1 closed in Belfast alert
The Westlink and part of the M1 motorway in Belfast have been closed to traffic due to an ongoing security alert.
A suspicious object was discovered at the Broadway roundabout on Thursday morning.
Police said army bomb squad officers are on their way to the scene.
They have advised motorists to expect disruption.
A statement explained: “Due to the ongoing security alert at Broadway the M1 has been closed eastbound and traffic is being diverted off the motorway at Stockman’s Lane offslip.
“The Westlink has been closed in both directions. Diversions are in place.”
The M1 has been closed from Stockmans Lane J2 to Broadway J1 continuing on the Westlink to Divis Street. This is due to a security alert.
— Trafficwatch NI (@TrafficwatchNI) March 28, 2013
