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Current traffic around Chirk

The following traffic incidents and congestion for Chirk have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

AUTHORITYOPERATION

Location: The A55 westbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A5104 .
Reason: Police incident.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 13 Mar 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 13 Mar 2026.
Lanes closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 17.56 miles from Chirk.

AUTHORITYOPERATION

Location: The A55 eastbound between the junctions with the A5104 and the A483 .
Reason: Police incident.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 20:45 and 21:00 on 13 Mar 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 13 Mar 2026.
Lanes closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 17.48 miles from Chirk. CLEARED @ 19:30

CONGESTION

Location: The A55 westbound between the junctions with the A51 and the A483 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 13 Mar 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.68 miles from Chirk. CLEARED @ 20:15

CONGESTION

Location: The A55 westbound entry slip from the A483 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 13 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 17.65 miles from Chirk. CLEARED @ 18:09

J36A BROUGHTON

Description: A55Both directionsJ36A BroughtonIncidentClosed :, Start time: 13/03/2026 17:54 , Expected end time: 13/03/2026 20:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 13/03/2026 17:54
Nearest town: 17.51 miles from Chirk. CLEARED @ 18:06

CONGESTION

Location: The A55 westbound at the junction with the A483 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 13 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 17.49 miles from Chirk. CLEARED @ 18:09

CONGESTION

Location: The A55 westbound entry slip from the A483 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 13 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 17.65 miles from Chirk. CLEARED @ 16:57

J35 DOBS HILL TO J34 EWLOE LOOP

Description: A55WestboundJ35 Dobs Hill to J34 Ewloe Loop17/03/26-20/03/26 2000-0600Resurfacing workOnslip closedRoad closedDiversions in place :, Start time: 17/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 20/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 12/03/2026 16:27
Nearest town: 18 miles from Chirk. CLEARED @ 16:42

CONGESTION

Location: The A483 southbound between the junctions with the A55 and the A5156 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 13 Mar 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 15.77 miles from Chirk. CLEARED @ 15:45

EWLOE

Description: A494EastboundEwloeonslipClosedDiversions in placeResurfacing work22/02/26-16/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 22/02/2026 20:00 , End Date: 16/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 23/02/2026 7:59
Nearest town: 19.07 miles from Chirk. CLEARED @ 15:06

J35 DOBS HILL

Description: A55EastboundJ35 Dobs HillonslipResurfacing workClosedDiversions in place22/02/26-16/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 22/02/2026 20:00 , End Date: 16/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 23/02/2026 8:04
Nearest town: 17.47 miles from Chirk. CLEARED @ 15:06

J34 EWLOE LOOP TO J35 DOBS HILL

Description: A55EastboundJ34 Ewloe Loop to J35 Dobs Hill22/02/26-16/03/26 2000-0600ClosedDiversions in placeResurfacing work :, Start time: 22/02/2026 20:00 , End Date: 16/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 23/02/2026 8:14
Nearest town: 18 miles from Chirk. CLEARED @ 15:06

COEDPOETH

Description: A483NorthboundCoedpoethRoadworksLane closedOffslip closed08/03/26-17/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 08/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 17/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 08/03/2026 20:00
Nearest town: 9.06 miles from Chirk. CLEARED @ 15:06

RUTHIN

Description: A494Both directionsRuthin16/03/26-17/03/26 0800-1800Mwrog Street., Start time: 16/03/2026 8:00 , End Date: 17/03/2026 18:00, Severity: Slight, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 10/03/2026 12:34
Nearest town: 17.06 miles from Chirk. CLEARED @ 15:06

There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A458 eastbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A5 West of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 13 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 14 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 15.74 miles from Chirk.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A458 westbound between the junctions with the A5 West of Shrewsbury and the A483 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 13 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 14 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 15.64 miles from Chirk.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A458 westbound.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 13 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 14 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 14.62 miles from Chirk.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A458 eastbound.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 13 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 14 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 14.52 miles from Chirk.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A5 southbound between the A483 and the junction with the A495 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:05 on 10 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 14 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 1.66 miles from Chirk.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A495 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 13 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 14 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 2.62 miles from Chirk.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A495 and the A483 Oswestry North.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 13 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 14 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 2.65 miles from Chirk.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A5 northbound between the A495 and the junction with the A483 Oswestry North.
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:05 on 10 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 14 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 3.53 miles from Chirk.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A483 northbound between the A458 and the junction with the A5 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:03 on 12 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 21 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 7.55 miles from Chirk.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A483 southbound between the A5 and the junction with the A458 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:03 on 12 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 21 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 7.25 miles from Chirk.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A483 northbound between the junctions with the A458 and the A495 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 Mar 2026 to 19 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 9.18 miles from Chirk.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A483 southbound between the junctions with the A495 and the A458 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 Mar 2026 to 19 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 8.81 miles from Chirk.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A458 West of Shrewsbury and the A483 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 16 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.93 miles from Chirk.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A483 northbound between the A458 and the junction with the A5 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 13 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 14 Mar 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 Mar 2026 to 21 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.55 miles from Chirk.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A483 southbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 13 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 14 Mar 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 Mar 2026 to 21 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.39 miles from Chirk.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A483 northbound entry slip from the A495 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 13 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 14 Mar 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 Mar 2026 to 21 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.39 miles from Chirk.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A483 northbound exit slip to the A495 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 13 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 14 Mar 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 Mar 2026 to 21 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.4 miles from Chirk.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A483 southbound between the A5 and the junction with the A458 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 13 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 14 Mar 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 Mar 2026 to 21 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.25 miles from Chirk.

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Pont Faen (0.85mi)
Nefod (1.01mi)
Rhyn (1.18mi)
Upper Hengoed (1.27mi)
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Location: westbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A5104 .

Due to: Police incident.

Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 13 March 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 13 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 17.56 miles from Chirk.

53.16--2.93

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A5104 and the A483 .

Due to: Police incident.

Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:45 and 21:00 on 13 March 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 13 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 17.48 miles from Chirk.

53.16--2.96

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A51 and the A483 .

Due to: Congestion.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 13 March 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.68 miles from Chirk.

53.16--2.88

Location: westbound entry slip from the A483 .

Due to: Congestion.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 13 March 2026.
Nearest town: 17.65 miles from Chirk.

53.16--2.92

Description: A55 : Both directions : J36A Broughton : Incident : Closed :, Start time: 13/03/2026 17:54 , Expected end time: 13/03/2026 20:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 13/03/2026 17:54
Nearest town: 17.51 miles from Chirk.

53.16--2.97

Location: westbound at the junction with the A483 .

Due to: Congestion.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 13 March 2026.
Nearest town: 17.49 miles from Chirk.

53.16--2.95

Location: westbound entry slip from the A483 .

Due to: Congestion.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 13 March 2026.
Nearest town: 17.65 miles from Chirk.

53.16--2.92

Description: A55 : Westbound : J35 Dobs Hill to J34 Ewloe Loop : 17/03/26-20/03/26 2000-0600 : Resurfacing work : Onslip closed : Road closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 17/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 20/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 12/03/2026 16:27
Nearest town: 18 miles from Chirk.

53.18--3.05

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A55 and the A5156 .

Due to: Congestion.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 13 March 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 15.77 miles from Chirk.

53.13--2.95

Description: A494 : Eastbound : Ewloe : onslip : Closed : Diversions in place : Resurfacing work : 22/02/26-16/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 22/02/2026 20:00 , End Date: 16/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 23/02/2026 7:59
Nearest town: 19.07 miles from Chirk.

53.19--3.05

Description: A55 : Eastbound : J35 Dobs Hill : onslip : Resurfacing work : Closed : Diversions in place : 22/02/26-16/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 22/02/2026 20:00 , End Date: 16/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 23/02/2026 8:04
Nearest town: 17.47 miles from Chirk.

53.17--3.04

Description: A55 : Eastbound : J34 Ewloe Loop to J35 Dobs Hill : 22/02/26-16/03/26 2000-0600 : Closed : Diversions in place : Resurfacing work :, Start time: 22/02/2026 20:00 , End Date: 16/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 23/02/2026 8:14
Nearest town: 18 miles from Chirk.

53.18--3.05

Description: A483 : Northbound : Coedpoeth : Roadworks : Lane closed : Offslip closed : 08/03/26-17/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 08/03/2026 20:00 , End Date: 17/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 08/03/2026 20:00
Nearest town: 9.06 miles from Chirk.

53.05--3.03

Description: A494 : Both directions : Ruthin : 16/03/26-17/03/26 0800-1800 : Mwrog Street., Start time: 16/03/2026 8:00 , End Date: 17/03/2026 18:00, Severity: Slight, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 10/03/2026 12:34
Nearest town: 17.06 miles from Chirk.

53.12--3.31

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A5 West of Shrewsbury.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 March 2026 to 06:00 on 14 March 2026.
Nearest town: 15.74 miles from Chirk.

52.7--2.95

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A5 West of Shrewsbury and the A483 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 March 2026 to 06:00 on 14 March 2026.
Nearest town: 15.64 miles from Chirk.

52.7--2.94

Location: westbound.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 March 2026 to 06:00 on 14 March 2026.
Nearest town: 14.62 miles from Chirk.

52.71--3.02

Location: eastbound.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 March 2026 to 06:00 on 14 March 2026.
Nearest town: 14.52 miles from Chirk.

52.71--3.02

Location: southbound between the A483 and the junction with the A495 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.

Period : from 21:05 on 10 March 2026 to 06:00 on 14 March 2026.
Nearest town: 1.66 miles from Chirk.

52.9--3.04

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A495 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 March 2026 to 06:00 on 14 March 2026.
Nearest town: 2.62 miles from Chirk.

52.88--3.04

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A495 and the A483 Oswestry North.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 March 2026 to 06:00 on 14 March 2026.
Nearest town: 2.65 miles from Chirk.

52.88--3.04

52.9--3.04

Location: northbound between the A495 and the junction with the A483 Oswestry North.

Due to: Roadworks scheme.

Period : from 21:05 on 10 March 2026 to 06:00 on 14 March 2026.
Nearest town: 3.53 miles from Chirk.

52.87--3.03

52.88--3.04

Location: northbound between the A458 and the junction with the A5 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.

Period : from 21:03 on 12 March 2026 to 06:00 on 21 March 2026.
Nearest town: 7.55 miles from Chirk.

52.81--3.07

Location: southbound between the A5 and the junction with the A458 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.

Period : from 21:03 on 12 March 2026 to 06:00 on 21 March 2026.
Nearest town: 7.25 miles from Chirk.

52.81--3.07

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A458 and the A495 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 March 2026 to 19 March 2026.
Nearest town: 9.18 miles from Chirk.

52.78--3.09

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A495 and the A458 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 March 2026 to 19 March 2026.
Nearest town: 8.81 miles from Chirk.

52.79--3.08

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A458 West of Shrewsbury and the A483 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 March 2026 to 06:00 on 17 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.93 miles from Chirk.

52.77--2.92

Location: northbound between the A458 and the junction with the A5 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 March 2026 to 06:00 on 14 March 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 March 2026 to 21 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.55 miles from Chirk.

52.81--3.07

Location: southbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 March 2026 to 06:00 on 14 March 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 March 2026 to 21 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.39 miles from Chirk.

52.81--3.07

Location: northbound entry slip from the A495 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 March 2026 to 06:00 on 14 March 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 March 2026 to 21 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.39 miles from Chirk.

52.81--3.07

Location: northbound exit slip to the A495 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 March 2026 to 06:00 on 14 March 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 March 2026 to 21 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.4 miles from Chirk.

52.81--3.07

Location: southbound between the A5 and the junction with the A458 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 March 2026 to 06:00 on 14 March 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 March 2026 to 21 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.25 miles from Chirk.

52.81--3.07

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