A MAJOR route on the English/Welsh border will be closed for two nights to allow for bridge repairs.
The A5/A483 between the Gledrid and Halton roundabouts near Chirk will be closed between 8pm and 6am on tonight (Tuesday, January 24) and tomorrow (Wednesday, January 25).
Roadworks 🚧
— Traffic Wales North & Mid (@TrafficWalesN) January 24, 2023
📅 24/01/23 - 25/10/23 20:00 - 06:00
📍 #A5 Halton To Gledrid
Closure to carry out essential bridge works, local diversion in place.#TrafficWalesAlert pic.twitter.com/pw5e1R9LS6
Traffic Wales North & Mid confirmed the closure on Twitter earlier today.
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They said: "Closure to carry out essential bridge works, local diversion in place."
It comes after the bridge carrying traffic over the River Ceiriog was damaged following a fatal collision in December.
Recently, traffic has been reduced to 40mph along a stretch of the road for safety reasons.
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