A COLLISION on the A55 is causing heavy congestion in the area.

Traffic Wales reports that the incident took place on the westbound carriageway near to Junction 23A with the A548 Dundonald Avenue Pensarn/Rhyl.

There is congestion in the area.

INRIX reports that traffic is backed up to Junction 24A at Bodelwyddan.

Surrounding routes around the Abergele area are congested as traffic seeks an alternative.

Update: The carriageway is now clear