'Police incident' closed main A4232 road into Cardiff

There were long delays and miles of congestion as a police incident closed one of the main roads heading into Cardiff. The southbound carriageway of the A4232 was closed this morning due to what traffic systems are describing as a 'police incident' on the A48 near Culverhouse Cross. The road reopened shortly after 10am.

There was congestion all along the A4232 and delays on all approaches to Culverhouse Cross roundabout. Drivers were being asked to follow diversions via the exit and entry slip roads. Traffic Wales asked drivers to find an alternative route. The A48 heading into Cardiff from the Vale of Glamorgan had queuing traffic as far back as St Nicholas.

South Wales Police described the incident as 'serious'. Posting on social media they said: "We are at the scene of a serious incident on the A4232 and the road will be closed from Junction 33 Southbound to Culverhouse Cross off slip towards the bay and A4232 Northbound at Leckwith Junction . It is expected to remain closed for some time."

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