Crash blocks A4232 Cardiff slip road causing M4 link delays
Crash blocks A4232 Cardiff slip road causing delays

A collision on Newport Road near Rumney has partially blocked the southbound exit slip road of the A4232 Southern Way in Cardiff, causing significant disruption for morning commuters.

Traffic monitoring site Inrix reported the blockage, with queuing traffic building back to the Pentwyn Link Road. Drivers are facing delays on the A48 Eastern Avenue westbound between St Mellons and the Llanedeyrn Interchange as congestion increases on the approach to the A4232.

Delays on key routes

The incident comes as motorists are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys due to poor weather conditions brought by Storm Austen. The storm has prompted a live blog covering the latest weather and travel news.

Congestion is reported to be increasing on the A4232, with the southbound exit slip road partially blocked at Newport Road, according to Inrix.

Travel advice for commuters

Drivers approaching the A4232 from the A48 Eastern Avenue are experiencing delays, with queues stretching back to the Llanedeyrn Interchange. Traffic is expected to remain heavy while the slip road is partially obstructed.

Motorists are advised to plan ahead and consider alternative routes where possible as the disruption continues to affect travel into Cardiff.