POLICE are urging motorists to avoid a number of roads in Wrexham and Flintshire due to flooding. 

Heavy rain across north Wales today (October 16) has led to the flooding and disruption of roads across the area. 

A yellow weather warning from the Met Office is in place until 9pm, with heavy rain continuing throughout the day. 

North Wales Police have issued a list of affected roads in Wrexham and Flintshire, urging motorists to avoid the areas. 

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The affected roads and areas are: 

  • A541 from Caergwrle towards Mold
  • A541 Wylfa roundabout towards Wrexham
  • A5118 from Pontblyddyn to Padeswood by the Cement Factory
  • A525 south of Cross Lanes at the bottom of the hill
  • Main Road, Broughton
  • Brook Street, Rhosllanerchrugog
  • A539 Wynnstay Estate
  • Llangollen Road, Plas Madoc
  • A525 Coedpoeth to Wrexham
  • Cloy Lane, Overton
  • Bronwylfa Road, Legacy, Rhostyllen
  • Hanmer
  • A534 Holt