List of North Wales road closures as Storm Bert hits the UK

Owen Hughes

23 November 2024 at 0:58 pm·2-min read

A road closure is in place — -Credit: (Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live)

North Wales Police have warned drivers about travelling today and Storm Bert is having an impact on our roads. The force put out a statement on Friday evening.

They said roads were already wet after rain and sleet on Friday. This will be followed by torrential rain and high winds today. They urged drivers to consider waiting to travel until the weather eases on Saturday.

They said: "Following showery spells of rain and sleet across many parts of North Wales today, large amounts of surface water has been reported across some of the region’s roads. And with Storm Bert bringing substantial rainfall and perhaps more snow to North Wales tomorrow, as well as a yellow weather warning for high winds for most of the region, dangerous conditions are expected on the roads."

List of roads impacted(updated 4.30pm):

The A499 at Penrhos near Pwllheli is now closed overnight according to Cyngor Gwynedd.
Road blocked and slow traffic due to crash on Gors Road both ways from A547 Rhuddlan Road to Brook Avenue.
Road closed due to flooding on B4410 both ways from A498 to A4085.
The A470 Dolgellau bypass is closed due to flooding.
The A494 is closed in both directions between Llanuwchllyn and Llyn Tegid, Bala due to flooding.
The A498 between Beddgelert and Pen y Gwryd is shut due to flooding.
A5 in both directions between Corwen & Llidiart-y-Parc is closed.(Road now open under 2-way temporary traffic lights)
The A5 has been closed in both directions between Ogwen and Capel Curig due to flooding. Drivers have been told to avoid the area.
The level crossing barriers on Station Road in Valley, Holyhead will be kept down until further notice due to Storm Bert.
Britannia Bridge is set to 30mph due to high winds.
Road closed and traffic problem on A4085 Waunfawr Road both ways from Glan Gwna Terrace to Tai Glangwna.(road now looks open

Blocked road at Beaumaris, on Anglesey. Wexham Street in both directions blocked due to fallen tree from The Mile Road to Stanley Street. (now clear)

Fallen tree blocking the B5420, Pentraeth Road to Menai Bridge. (now clear)

A483 Southbound entry slip road closed, slow traffic due to oil spillage at J5 A541 Mold Road (Gwersyllt).(now clear)
One lane was closed due to fallen tree on A494 at B5429.(This has now been cleared)
Fallen tree on A5 between Bethesda & Llys y Gwynt. (now clear)

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List of roads impacted(updated 4.30pm):

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