North Wales Police closed both carriageways of the A55 at Abergele, disrupting A55 traffic Abergele and leaving drivers to face long delays in both directions. Dundonald Avenue in Abergele was also closed while the police incident continued.
The force told drivers to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible. A spokesperson said: "We appreciate the delays this will cause and thank members of the public for their patience and understanding."
Abergele and the A55
The closure affected traffic around Abergele and pushed delays onto other routes feeding towards the dual carriageway. That meant the disruption was not limited to motorists already on the A55; it spread into the approaches that drivers would normally use to reach it.
North Wales Police described the closure as being due to an ongoing police incident. Because both carriageways were shut, the restriction covered traffic in both directions rather than leaving one side open for controlled movement.
Dundonald Avenue in Abergele
Dundonald Avenue in Abergele remained closed at the same time, adding another blocked route in the area. For drivers already near the scene, the practical option was to stay away from the closure and follow alternative routes where possible.
The immediate next step for anyone travelling through the area was to treat the closure as active and plan around it rather than toward it. What triggered the police incident at Abergele was not explained.
