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A55Chester to Holyhead · 87 mi

A55

1 active closure or restriction on the A55 right now.

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A55 traffic update

What’s the traffic like on the A55 right now?

On the A55 right now: 1 restriction (roadworks or a queue). No collisions or breakdowns are reported. It's listed as Britannia Bridge, Speed limit 30 mph, Due to high winds, Until further notice, Britannia Bridge (Traffic Wales).

Updated at 16:59 · refreshes every 5 min

Accidents

Is there an accident on the A55?

No. Nothing unplanned is reported on the A55 right now: no collisions, breakdowns or obstructions in the Traffic Wales feed. Nothing unplanned has been reported and cleared on the A55 since midnight either.

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Tonight

Is the A55 closed tonight?

The A55 stays open tonight, but 2 lane or slip road closures are planned, so expect narrower lanes or a shut slip at those junctions.

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Live incidents

Updated at 16:59 · accidents only →

Congestionroute · both

Britannia Bridge, Speed limit 30 mph, Due to high winds, Until further notice

Britannia Bridge (Traffic Wales)

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Planned closures

28/10/2026 19:00

J12 Tal y Bont to J11 Llys y Gwynt - westbound / eastbound – Lane 1 (incl staggered closures on all slips at J11 and J12) 28/10/26-30/10/26 1900-0600 :

J12 Tal y Bont to J11 Llys y Gwynt - westbound / eastbound – Lane 1 (incl staggered closures on all slips at J11 and J12) 28/10/26-30/10/26 1900-0600 : · Traffic Wales

27/10/2026 19:00

A55 : Both directions :J12 Tal y Bont to J14 Madryn Interchange - eastbound Lane 1. (incl staggered closures on all slips at J14 and J13) 27/10/26-28/10/26 1900-0600 :

· Traffic Wales

27/10/2026 19:00

Penmaenbach Tunnel, Closed, Contraflow via Headland, Width limit 3.2m, 27/10/26-28/10/26 1900-0700 :

Penmaenbach Tunnel · Traffic Wales

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Traffic information from Traffic Wales, plus National Highways’ Transport Data Feeds where they cover the road.

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About this road

The A55 at a glance

The A55 is the North Wales Expressway, running the coast from Chester past Colwyn Bay and Bangor to the Holyhead ferries. The Britannia Bridge onto Anglesey closes to high-sided vehicles in strong winds, and the Conwy and Penmaenbach tunnels have regular overnight maintenance. Data comes from Traffic Wales and refreshes every 5 minutes.

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