UPDATE: Derry security alert - Clooney Road dual carriageway open

Police remain at the scene of security alert in the Clooney Road area of Derry this morning.
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The operation was set in motion following the discovery of a suspicious object.

A PSNI spokesperson said earlier this morning that the Clooney Road was closed and there was currently no access to the Covid-19 testing centre.

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“Motorists and pedestrians are being asked to avoid the area. There are no further details at present.”

The Clooney Road dual carraigeway. (Google Earth)The Clooney Road dual carraigeway. (Google Earth)
The Clooney Road dual carraigeway. (Google Earth)

In an update, a spokesperson said: “Our officers remain at the scene of a security alert in the Campsie area following the discovery of a suspicious object.

“The dual carriageway remains open, however, the access road into the Covid test centre is closed. We’ll keep you updated.