ROLLING road blocks have sparked congestion on the A483 in Wrexham this afternoon (Thursday, August 1). 

Traffic is currently southbound near the Gresford interchange. 

Traffic Wales said that will be a series of rolling roadblocks along the A483 in both directions between J7 Rossett and J5 Mold for essential maintenance.

A spokesperson warned of delays, adding: "Please follow all traffic officer instructions."

Traffic monitoring service Inrix is reporting: "Slow traffic due to rolling road block and emergency repairs on A483 southbound from J7 B5102 (Rossett) to J5 A541 Mold Road (Gwersyllt). The repairs are expected to take around an hour."