Traffic lights out at busy A483 roundabout near Chester

Traffic lights are out on the A483 roundabout, causing congestion <i>(Image: Google Street View)</i>
Traffic lights are out on the A483 roundabout, causing congestion (Image: Google Street View)
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Motorists are being urged to take extra care after traffic lights have stopped working at a busy roundabout near Chester.

The lights are currently out near the Post House roundabout on the A483, affecting drivers travelling through the junction this morning (Tuesday, September 15).

Drivers approaching the roundabout should take additional care, allow extra time for their journeys and be prepared for possible delays while the signals remain out.

The A483 is a key route linking Wrexham and Chester and can become particularly busy during the morning rush hour.

It appears to be the traffic lights at the junction which heads towards Grosvenor Garden Centre, and is causing congestion along the A483.

Traffic lights are out on the A483 roundabout, causing congestion (Image: Google Maps)

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Cheshire West and Chester Council advises that faults involving traffic lights that are completely out should be reported to the relevant highways authority.

Major trunk routes including parts of the A483 are maintained by National Highways. 

It is not yet known what has caused the fault or when the lights will be restored.

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