A55 in Flintshire all clear following earlier bovine invasion

Update: Traffic Wales has confirmed the “cattle have now been safely removed from the network.”

Earlier report: Motorists travelling on the A55 are being warned about delays due to cows on the road.

The bovine invasion has taken place at junction 33 near Northop (Flint/Mold turn off).

Traffic Wales has confirmed that a herd of cattle found their way onto the busy road in both directions.

There is around two and a half miles of stationary traffic on the westbound side.

⚠️Warning ⚠️#A55 Both directions J33 Northop (Flint/Mold).

Reports of cattle in the road both directions.

Please be aware traffic will be stopped for the safe removal of the animals.

Traffic officers en route. pic.twitter.com/TQiQeG3JTD

— Traffic Wales North & Mid (@TrafficWalesN) July 25, 2023