Motorists advised to exercise caution during 53rd Bloody Sunday March for Justice
Motorists have been asked to exercise caution when driving in Creggan and the Bogside on Sunday with thousands expected to take part in the annual Bloody Sunday March for Justice.
The 53rd annual Bloody Sunday commemoration march will be taking place in the city on Sunday, February 2.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) stated: “Participants will assemble from 2.30pm at Central Drive and proceed to Rossville Street.
“The route will be via Central Drive, Linsfort Drive, Iniscarn Road, Rathlin Drive, Southway, Lone Moor Road, Brandywell Road, Lecky Road, Westland Street, Laburnum Terrace, Creggan Street, William Street and Rossville Street. Proceedings are due to end at about 5.15pm.
“Motorists are urged to drive with extra caution if in the area.”
The Bloody Sunday March Committee has advised the Parades Commission it expects around 3,100 people to take part in the march.
The Kevin Lynch Republican Flute Band, Tommy Roberts/Stevie Mellon RFB, and James Connolly Flute Band will take part in the commemoration.