A section of the M4 in Carmarthenshire was shut in both directions due to a crash.
There was a heavy build-up of traffic after a collision on the westbound stretch of the motorway between Pont Abraham (junction 49) and Hendy (junction 48).
Meanwhile, the eastbound stretch was also closed due to an obstruction on the road, causing heavy traffic tailbacks on both sides of the M4.
All lanes were reopened by around 6.30pm, with traffic once again moving freely. Dyfed-Powys Police has not confirmed if anyone was injured in the collision.
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Road now clear
Traffic Wales has confirmed that the road is now clear. Images from Traffic Wales cameras also show traffic moving freely between Cross Hands (A48) and Hendy (M4).
#A48 Eastbound from Crosshands - now clear. https://t.co/p9ZbLb8wXM
— Traffic Wales South (@TrafficWalesS) July 8, 2024
Delays remain on A48 from Cross Hands
Despite both sides of the M4 having reopened, delays remain on the A48 heading towards Cross Hands, according to Traffic Wales.
#M4 J49 Pont Abraham to J48 Hendy travelling Eastbound.
— Traffic Wales South (@TrafficWalesS) July 8, 2024
The road has now reopened | Delays remain on the #A48 from Crosshands. https://t.co/FZr2UC4Y8r
Road reopened but traffic congestion remains
The below image from Traffic Wales shows traffic travelling on both sides of the M4, but congestion remains on the eastbound side.
Heavy traffic on westbound side
There is queuing traffic on the westbound side of the M4, as seen below from a Traffic Wales camera image, while the opposite side is totally blocked.
Two-vehicle crash according to police
Dyfed-Poyws Police has confirmed that it was a two-vehicle crash which happened at around 4.20pm.
Both lanes of eastbound side closed, one lane of westbound side closed
According to Traffic Wales, both lanes of the eastbound stretch of the M4 are closed between Pont Abraham and Hendy, while one lane of the westbound stretch (where the collision occured) is closed.
#M4 J48 Hendy to J49 Pont Abraham travelling westbound - Lane two has now reopened. https://t.co/DPp4W0v065
— Traffic Wales South (@TrafficWalesS) July 8, 2024
#M4 J49 Pont Abraham to J48 Hendy travelling Eastbound.
— Traffic Wales South (@TrafficWalesS) July 8, 2024
The road is now closed.
Delays in the area | Please find an alternative route. https://t.co/2ShCnusamA
Queuing traffic on the M4
There is a build-up of traffic on the M4 between Hendy and Pont Abraham, as the below image from a Traffic Wales camera shows.
More details from police
Police have asked people to avoid the area if possible.
M4 JCT 48 - Pont Abraham to Hendy
— Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police (@DyfedPowys) July 8, 2024
Westbound - Both lanes are currently closed due to a collision.
Eastbound - There is 1 lane closed from Hendy to Pont Abraham.
Please avoid the area and find alternative routes for your journey.
Thank you. pic.twitter.com/z4oSEByOMq
Crash affecting both sides of motorway
According to police, the crash happened on the westbound stretch of the M4 but an obstruction on the eastbound side has also caused a partial closure.
