Closure to be reviewed later this morning
UPDATE 12:35 - The Mountain Road has reopened.
UPDATE 11:30 - The Mountain is to remain shut until 2pm to allow for snow ploughing/gritting works.
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The Mountain Road is currently closed due to heavy snow and wind.
The route shut just before 4.30am, with police confirming the closure will be reviewed later this morning.
A yellow weather warning for hill snow remains in force until 8am.
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