Drivers have been warned to obey a road closure in Omagh after motorists were reportedly ignoring signage and travelling along the closed section towards the Gortin Road.
The PSNI Fermanagh and Omagh warning follows concerns raised by the Department for Infrastructure and contractors working on the Strathroy Road.
Police said vehicles have been continuing towards the Gortin Road despite a full road closure being in operation in one direction.
They said the behaviour was “inherently dangerous”, with drivers turning into Strathroy Road not expecting to encounter vehicles approaching them at speed on the wrong side of the road.
At least two near misses have also reportedly occurred, including incidents in which vehicles mounted the footpath as pedestrians were walking past.
Police said one of those pedestrians was wearing school uniform.
Motorists have been urged to drive considerately and use an alternative route while the works are ongoing.
A full road closure in both directions is now being considered, according to the PSNI.
“Not only are you risking penalty points and a fine, but this is also inherently dangerous,” police said.
“Drivers turning into the Strathroy Road are not expecting to encounter other vehicles approaching — at speed — on the wrong side of the road.”
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