Why do drivers approaching Belfast from the M1 need to know about Stockmans Lane?

Stockmans Lane is by M1 Junction 2, a major Belfast approach that also serves the Boucher Road and city traffic network.

TrafficWatchNI has a camera labelled M1 Stockmans Lane – J2, so it is a useful check before joining or leaving the motorway here. A delay at this junction can make a local trip to Boucher Road very different from a journey continuing towards the city centre. Follow signs for your actual destination rather than treating every M1 exit as interchangeable.