Traffic chaos looms as key highways shut down for maintenance work this Sunday

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If you’re hitting the roads in Wales today, Sunday 19th April, be prepared for a few hiccups. 🚗💨 Major roads are facing closures and disruptions, so planning your journey in advance is a must. Here’s the lowdown:
Traffic Updates

🔹 M48 Severn Bridge: Westbound lane shut between J1 Aust and J2 Newhouse for maintenance till 20th April. Diversions are in place, but expect delays.

🔹 A48, Crosshands, Carmarthenshire: A lane is down for roadworks from A476 Llandeilo Road to Foelgastell Junction. Delays likely, and it lasts until 24th April.

🔹 A525, Coedpoeth, Wrexham: Lane closed due to works, between Rhos Berse Road and Heritage Way. Until 24th April, 4:30pm.

🔹 A4161 Castle Street, Cardiff: Ongoing work has a lane closed around High Street. This one’s going the distance until 1st April 2027!

🔹 M48 Severn Bridge: There’s a weight limit for lorries due to maintenance. Buses and coaches roll through fine, but this lasts until 27th May.

And there’s more:

– A40, Abergavenny: Temporary lights due to gas works – until 13th May.
– A4042, Llanellen: Water main work with lights – until 24th April.
– A4051, Newport: Gas main work slowing things down till 4th June.
– A4216, Swansea: Electricity work causing delays till 1st October 2026.
– A494, Bala: Roadworks with traffic lights up till 28th April.
– A470, Powys: Traffic lights for roadwork – till 24th April.
– A483, Powys: Expect stop/go boards till 4th May.
– A470, Conwy: Long-term roadwork with lights till 30th September 2026.
– A487, Llanarth: Roadworks with lights until 12th June.
– A5, Llangollen: Convoy driving due to roadworks till 23rd April.

Stay informed and save yourself the stress by checking routes before setting off. Safe travels, everyone! 🚙✨ #TravelUpdate #WalesRoads #StaySafe