A COLLISION on the A483 is causing heavy delays near Chester this morning (Saturday, November 16).

The incident, which has occurred within the last hour, has seen one lane closed on the northbound side of the carriageway, between the junction with the A5156 and the A55 at the Posthouse Roundabout.

National Highways are reporting that the area is expected to be cleared by 11.30at the latest, with normal traffic conditions expected to return by around midday.

There are currently delays of 40 minutes against expected traffic.