NI Water has announced that urgent sewer repair works will begin near the McDonald's on Shore Road in Belfast.

The work is scheduled to start on Monday 12 August and a one-way closure will be implemented from Fortwilliam Park for approximately three weeks. Vehicles will only be able to access McDonald's and other businesses on Shore Road in the city-bound direction. For safety reasons, the footpath in front of McDonald's will be closed. A diversion route for motorists will be clearly signposted.


A number of city-bound bus stops on Shore Road between Fortwilliam Park and Skegoneill Avenue will not be accessible during this work. A dedicated shuttle bus will be in operation to service the Skegoneill Fortwilliam Crescent, Skegoneill York Drive and Skegoneill Seaview stops.

The shuttle bus will run from 06:00 – 22:00 Monday – Saturday and 09:00 – 21:00 on a Sunday, picking up at Mount Vernon and travelling along Fortwilliam Park, Somerton Road and Skegoneill Avenue before rejoining Shore Road and servicing the remainder of stops between Skegoneill Avenue and York Street.

After completing this repair, NI Water will schedule a programme of sewer lining works throughout the broader Shore Road area. These improvements aim to create a more resilient wastewater network, reducing the risk of sewer collapses, blockages and flooding. The company will keep businesses, residents and the wider community updated on this upcoming work.