Road Reopens After Vehicle Overturns on Chirk Bypass

The Chirk bypass has reopened between Halton Roundabout and Gledrig after it was closed due to an overturned vehicle.

Update: The road has since reopened…

As a result of the incident there are long delays on the A5 in both directions.

Recovery is underway and there are diversions through Chirk at present.

#A5 Gledrid roundabout to Halton roundabout closed due to overturned vehicle. Please avoid the area if possible

— NWPControlroom (@NWPControlroom) February 23, 2017

Oswestry police tweeted the top picture and a further shot as of 3pm this afternoon:

Rtc update. A5 between Gledrid #oswestry and Halton #chirk will remain closed due to high winds. @ShropshireStar @thetomstokes pic.twitter.com/e1sxXEymDk

— Oswestry SNT (@OsCops) February 23, 2017