Update: A55 eastbound near Chester back open after long closure due to serious collision
Update: Police said at just after 3.30am, “The A55 Eastbound between J38 (Posthouse Roundabout) and J39 (Vicars Cross) has been fully reopened.”
The A55 Eastbound between J38 (Posthouse Roundabout) and J39 (Vicars Cross) has been fully reopened
Earlier report: The A55 in Chester is currently closed eastbound following a serious collision near to junction 39.
The collision, between a HGV and a pedestrian, was reported to police shortly after 5pm today, Tuesday 4 June.
As a result of the incident the eastbound carriageway is currently closed between junction 38 (Wrexham Road) and junction 40 (Tarvin Road).
Police have said the closure is “expected to remain in place for several hours and while local diversion are in place, motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.”