Amber weather warning for gales issued
The Mountain Road will close from 7pm tonight (26 November) due to the high winds which are forecast.
Police are also closing The Sloc.
Both highways will be shut until 7am tomorrow morning (27 November).
An amber weather warning is in place for gale force winds from 6pm this evening until at least 11am on Saturday - gusts could reach up to 75mph in places.

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