There was disruption on major Welsh roads on Friday afternoon into rush hour as emergency services dealing with multiple incidents.
The M4 westbound was partially blocked, with queueing traffic due to an obstruction on the road at junction 24 A449 (Coldra).
There was 25-minute delays, with congestion to junction 23A (Magor services).
There was also 45 minute delays at M4 Brynglas Tunnels westbound before junction 26 A4051 (Malpas Road).
And one lane was closed due to a broken down vehicle on M48 Severn Bridge eastbound from junction two A466 Wye Valley Link Road (Chepstow) to junction one A403 (Aust).
The A5 also had to be closed in both directions due to a crash near the Rhug Estate, close to Corwen in Denbighshire, with police urging drivers to avoid the area.
How we reported the disruption live:
Robert Dalling
Traffic back to normal
Traffic has now returned to normal on M4 westbound from junction 24 A449 (Coldra) to junction 25 B4596 Caerleon Road (Caerleon).
There is also no further disruption at M48 Severn Bridge eastbound from junction two A466 Wye Valley Link Road (Chepstow) to junction one A403 (Aust) following the earlier broken down vehicle.
Robert Dalling
Traffic returning to normal
The latest look at Traffic Wales cameras in Caerleon show traffic is returning to normal, with far less congestion in the area.
Robert Dalling
Traffic still ‘slow’
Traffic monitoring service Inrix is still describing traffic as “slow” following the earlier obstruction on the road on M4 westbound from junction 24 A449 (Coldra) to junction 25 B4596 Caerleon Road (Caerleon).
Robert Dalling
Broken down vehicle on M48 Severn Bridge
One lane is closed, and there’s slow traffic, due to a broken down vehicle on M48 Severn Bridge eastbound from junction two A466 Wye Valley Link Road (Chepstow) to junction one A403 (Aust).
Robert Dalling
20 minute delays estimated
Travel time for drivers stuck on the affected area of the M4 is now estimated to be at around 20 minutes.
Robert Dalling
How traffic is coping
This traffic map shows the worst affected areas on the M4 at the moment.
The red line shows the areas that are most congested.
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How it looks on M4
Hold-ups continue on the M4. Here’s the latest image captured by Traffic Wales cameras at Caerleon east, eastbound.
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Weather disruption reported elsewhere
There’s strong winds on the A55 Britannia Bridge between junction nine A487 (Treborth) and junction eight A5 (Llanfair P.G.).
The matrix sign is set to 30 mph.
Robert Dalling
A5 update
The road has now been cleared and traffic is easing following the accident on the A5 between the Rhug Estate (Plas Isaf) and the A494 (Ty’n-y-cefn).
Robert Dalling
Congestion warning
Traffic Wales has warned drivers of congestion on the M4.
It writes: “M4 westbound junction 23A Magor to junction 26 Malpas.
“A4232 Northbound Culverhouse Cross to junction 33 Capel Llanilltern.
“Congestion in the area.
“Please allow additional time for travel.”
Robert Dalling
Police statement
A statement from North Wales Police reads as follows:
Emergency services are currently in attendance at a road traffic collision on the A5 close to the Rhug Estate, near Corwen.
Please avoid the area and use alternative travel routes.
