M4 traffic: Severe delays on major motorway after horror rush hour crash

The M4 eastbound in Swansea was closed following a crash, causing huge delays for drivers during rush hour. The closure affected the motorway[1] between J47 Penllergaer and J46 Llangyfelach, Traffic Wales said. The road has since reopened.

19:25Ethan Blackshaw

Traffic has now returned to normal

Traffic has now returned to normal following the earlier crash on the M4.

18:25Ethan Blackshaw

Traffic now easing on M4

Traffic is now easing following a crash and closure on the M4 eastbound, but delays remain.

Drivers can expect delays of around 30 minutes. The road has reopened.

17:51Eliana Nunes

Delays of 45 minutes

AA's traffic monitor says that there are currently delays of 45 minutes on the M4.

AA map shows delays on motorway (AA)17:41Eliana Nunes

Inrix reports 'severe delays' on M4

Traffic monitoring site Inrix has said: "M4 Eastbound closed, severe delays due to accident from J47 A483 (Penllergaer / Swansea West Services) to J46 A48 (Llangyfelach). Congestion to J48 (Hendy / Llanelli)."

17:40Eliana Nunes

Where are drivers being diverted to?

Drivers are being diverted via the A48.

17:38Eliana Nunes

Where has the M4 shut?

Traffic Wales said the motorway is closed eastbound between J47 Penllergaer and J46 Llangyfelach.

Drivers are exiting the M4 at J47 and using the A48 as an alternative route.

References

  1. ^ motorway (www.mirror.co.uk)