WORKS which have been causing major traffic delays on the A55 for nearly four weeks have finished.

Essential improvement works, on the Kneeshaw Lupton underbridge near Junction 23 to Llanddulas, began on September 17 and were due to be completed next week.

But the works have been completed six days early with roads returning to normal today.

Taking place on a 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the work has involved surface removal, waterproofing the bridge deck, concrete repair and the replacement of bridge joints.

Motorists have been left frustrated with major delays through the area, particularly during peak hours in the morning and evening, while these works have been carried out.

And while they have concluded for now, works on the Eastbound carriageway section of the bridge still need to be done but will be carried out next year.

Transport Secretary, Ken Skates, said: “I am very pleased to announce essential improvements to the Kneeshaw Lupton underbridge on the A55 have been completed six days ahead of schedule.

"This is in no small part down to officials and contractors who have worked tirelessly to conclude work as quickly as possible and I thank them for their efforts.

“I also want to thank the travelling public for their patience whilst this work has been carried out. Disruption is never welcome on our roads, but this work has been absolutely necessary and as the waterproofing element needed to be laid in reasonable weather conditions, doing it after the busy summer period, but before the half term break, was the right time to act.

“The A55 is a vital route in North Wales and these improvements again strengthen its safety, resilience and reliability, matters which are an absolute priority."