Lorry overturns on A55 at Llanddulas, slip road closed
Summarised from 3 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 3 Nov, 08:25 · Archive
A lorry overturned on the westbound slip road of the A55 at Junction 23, near Llanddulas in Conwy on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred near the Shell Expressway Service Station. Both the on-slip and off-slip roads were closed whilst the vehicle was cleared.
Traffic Wales confirmed that the lorry had flipped on the on-slip to the expressway. Officers from North Wales Police and traffic officers attended the scene, with recovery vehicles dispatched to remove the lorry. The closure caused significant disruption and heavy traffic on the wider A55.
Mottorists were advised to avoid the area and find alternative routes. North Wales Police stated: 'The slip road is currently blocked whilst the vehicle is cleared and motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes wherever possible.'
The slip roads remained closed through Monday evening. Traffic Wales announced at 7.25am on Tuesday, November 3 that both the off and on-slip at Junction 23 had reopened. The closure had affected westbound traffic on the A55 throughout the incident.
How it is being reported
- A55 on and off slip reopen after overturned lorry caused significant disruptionThe initial incident took place on Monday afternoon, Traffic Wales announcedNorth Wales Chronicle · 3 Nov, 07:42
- A55 on and off slip reopen after overturned lorry caused significant disruptionThe initial incident took place on Monday afternoon, Traffic Wales announcedNorth Wales Pioneer · 3 Nov, 07:42
- Overturned lorry causing A55 delays as slip road closedTraffic officers are at the scene of the incident near LlanddulasNorth Wales Live · 2 Nov, 15:04
- Overturned lorry causing A55 delays as slip road closedTraffic officers are at the scene of the incident near LlanddulasNorth Wales Live · 2 Nov, 14:31
- LIVE: Heavy traffic after lorry overturns and blocks A55 slip roadA lorry has overturned on the A55 slip road, near the Shell Expressway Service Station in Llanddulas. The slip road is completely blocked. Traffic Wales say both the off and on-slip remain closed at J23. Follow our blog for the latest updates on this incident.North Wales Pioneer · 2 Nov, 13:22
- LIVE: Lorry overturns near garage in Llanddulas - blocking A55 slip roadA lorry has overturned near the Shell Expressway Service Station in Llanddulas, blocking the slip road onto the A55. Follow our blog for the latest updates on this incident.North Wales Pioneer · 2 Nov, 13:22
- RECAP: Heavy traffic after lorry overturns and blocks A55 slip roadA lorry has overturned on the A55 slip road, near the Shell Expressway Service Station in Llanddulas. The slip road is completely blocked. Traffic Wales say both the off and on-slip remain closed at J23. Follow our blog for the latest updates on this incident.North Wales Pioneer · 2 Nov, 13:22
- LIVE: Heavy traffic after lorry overturns and blocks A55 slip roadA lorry has overturned near the Shell Expressway Service Station in Llanddulas, blocking the slip road onto the A55. Follow our blog for the latest updates on this incident.North Wales Pioneer · 2 Nov, 13:22
In this story: A55 · Llanddulas · Junction 23 · North Wales Police · Traffic Wales · Shell Expressway Service Station
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