Delays on A40 at Lea after temporary traffic lights

Works are being carried out by Welsh Water on the A40 at Lea. <i>(Image: Submitted)</i>
Works are being carried out by Welsh Water on the A40 at Lea. (Image: Submitted)
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WORK on a county A-road has caused delays, with slow-moving and queuing traffic in the area.

The A40 at Lea is experiencing some queueing traffic this afternoon, with Welsh Water carrying out works in the area.

Water can be seen running down the road near the temporary traffic lights, whilst a drain area is currently cordoned off.

Temporary traffic lights are currently in place.

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According to Herefordshire Council's live roadworks map, work began today (July 18) and will continue until midnight on July 23.

The area affected is understood to be from the A40 at Lea to the Gloucestershire boundary.

Currently, Google Maps is showing slow-moving traffic in the village, with delays near the junction for the B4224 and B4222.

 

 

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