Traffic queueing on A55 in Flintshire due to a vehicle fire

News and Info from Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales

This article is old - Published: Tuesday, Sep 5th, 2023

A lane on of the A55 in Flintshire is currently closed due to an earlier vehicle fire.

Traffic Wales has warned drivers of delays due to the incident between J31 Caerwys – J32 Holywell.

[Traffic camera shows queuing vehicles on the approach to Junction 31 eastbound]

A photograph shared on social media just before 12.45pm shows a vehicle well ablaze on the Eastbound side just past Junction 31.

**Update 13:24**#A55 Eastbound J31 Caerwys – Lane 2 now open.

Remains bust within the area. https://t.co/oOMNBvcLyj

— Traffic Wales North & Mid (@TrafficWalesN) September 5, 2023

According to traffic alert service Inrix: “One lane closed and queueing traffic due to vehicle fire on A55 North Wales Expressway Eastbound at J31 (Caerwys). Road has re-opened with a lane one (of two) closure in place…”