Breaking News: A483 Slip-Road Closed Due to Accident!
Emergency services are currently on the scene of a collision on the A483 near Wrexham City. This incident has forced the closure of the northbound off-slip at Junction 5, which serves Mold and the city center.
Traffic officers are present, managing the situation, and motorists in the area are advised to seek alternative routes to avoid delays. This is a developing situation, and we'll bring you the latest updates as they unfold.
Here's a timeline of events:
- 14:15: The northbound off-slip at Junction 5 has been reopened, according to Traffic Wales.
- 12:05: Traffic website Inrix confirms the incident, reporting the exit ramp closed and queuing traffic on the A483 northbound at J5 A541 Mold Road (Gwersyllt).
- 12:03: Traffic updates indicate that while the on-slip is clear of tailbacks, there's some congestion on surrounding roads.
- 11:59: A congestion map from a short while ago illustrates the traffic situation.
- 11:54: Traffic sensors suggest local traffic is generally coping, but there were tailbacks on the junction 5 on-slip due to congestion on the roundabout.
- 11:53: Traffic Wales initially reported the closure, stating that the northbound J5 Mold off-slip was closed due to a collision, with emergency services and traffic officers on site. They advised drivers to find alternative routes.
- 11:53: Updates will be provided as soon as they become available.
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