A494 heading into Deeside now clear following earlier car fire

News and Info from Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales

This article is old - Published: Thursday, Aug 24th, 2023

Update: The road is now clear

Earlier report: There are long delays on the A494 heading into Deeside due to a vehicle fire.

The incident has happened just past A550 Welsh Road/Shotwick junctions.

All lanes westbound were closed for a short period but Traffic Wales has said lane 3 is back open.

Traffic is stretching back past the Costco turn-off and onto the M56.

A traffic report for the ares states: “Partially blocked and queueing traffic due to vehicle fire on A494 Southbound at A550 Welsh Road (Shotwick / Birkenhead Turn Off)”

⚠Vehicle Fire⚠#A494 #DeesidePark westbound

Emergency services en route | Pass with care.#TrafficWalesAlert pic.twitter.com/33AUIHmNBQ

— Traffic Wales North & Mid (@TrafficWalesN) August 24, 2023