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Belfast Christmas Market: Traders 'not worried' about traffic

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Belfast Christmas Market opened its doors to the public at noon on Saturday .

The Bavarian -style market is anticipating about one million visitors over its five-week run.

Traders say recent traffic congestion in the city is causing a drop in footfall and affecting local businesses.

Market director Allan Hartwell says suspension of roadworks in run-up to Christmas should ease concerns.

Belfast 's Christmas Market opened at noon on Saturday 16 November and will run daily until 18:00 GMT on Sunday 22 December . The market operates from 10:00 and closes at 20:00 (bars open until 21:00 ) from Monday to Wednesday and 22:00 (bars open until 23:00 ) from Thursday to Saturday . On a Sunday , gates open at noon , with the earlier closing time of 18:00. Donegall Square North and Donegall Square West will be closed on Sunday between 02:00 and 05:00..

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81

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77

Neutral language

91

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

43

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not offensive

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short-lived

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