New bus lanes will come into operation in Belfast city centre next month.
The temporary measures are being introduced from July 1 as part of improvement works around the new Belfast Grand Central Station.
The Department for Infrastructure said these measures will “reduce congestion by providing a viable alternative to the car”.
It is recommended people use active travel or public transport networks for a faster journey.
A spokesperson said: “Lanes will be available to buses, motorcycles, bicycles and permitted taxis during operation and to all vehicles at other times.
“Lanes will be clearly marked and accessible parking spaces that are affected will be relocated.
“Enforcement will be in operation.”
Four new bus lanes will operate as follows:
- Howard Street – 24-hour bus lane on the approach to the Gt Victoria Street junction. The left turn into Gt Victoria Street will be for buses only.
- Gt Victoria Street - 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday, bus lane up to the junction with Bruce Street.
- Bruce Street - 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday, bus lane up to the junction with Dublin Road.
- Dublin Road - 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday, bus lane up to Shaftsbury Square.
In addition, a bus lane will operate on North Street from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday, from Bridge Street to Royal Avenue.
Accessible parking bays for Blue Badge holders will be relocated, towards Bridge Street and into Royal Avenue.
A proposal for a temporary bus lane on the Lisburn Road, 8:30 am to 9:30am, Monday to Friday, from Jubilee Road (City Hospital) to Sandy Row is being finalised.
