PICTURES Storm Ali latest: M1 closed in both directions due to fallen cables

Police are warning motorists that the M1 is CLOSED in BOTH directions between Lisburn and Blacks Road due to a power line down across the road.

A post on PSNI Banbridge Facebook said: "This will cause significant disruption so please find an alternative route.

"Please share."

A PSNI spokesman added: "M1 Motorway is closed westbound from Black's Road Dunmurry and east bound from Saintfield Road due to fallen cables.

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"Motorists should seek alternative routes.

“Saintfield Road is also closed at the junction of the old Ballynahinch Road due to a fallen tree.

"Motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution in adverse weather conditions. Police are advising motorists to stay in their vehicles."