South Wales Police have reported a ‘serious’ collision on the A4109 between the doctors’ surgery and Crynant village in the Seven Sisters area of Neath Port Talbot. The incident has resulted in slow traffic in the area with a closure in place in both directions. Inrix, a traffic monitoring service, has verified the closure and confirmed the presence of slow-moving traffic. The police have stated that the road closure is expected to last for an extended period and advised motorists to seek alternative routes.
At 10:15, the AA showed slow traffic extending from outside Ynysfadog to Nant-y-Cafn, illustrating the impact of the collision on traffic flow. Following the incident, South Wales Police confirmed their presence at the scene, emphasizing the expected duration of the road closure. Additionally, Inrix reported the continued closure of the A4109 with slow traffic persisting due to the accident between Nant-Y-Cafn Business Park and Ynys-Y-Bont.
Later, at 10:34, the AA indicated a slight easing of traffic in the area, although the road closure remained in effect, warning drivers of the ongoing disruption. By 11:00, despite the traffic notice remaining in place, Inrix noted a reduction in the traffic intensity, providing some relief to the affected area. Subsequently, at 12:04, Inrix confirmed the reopening of the road in both directions, with traffic returning to normal levels as the accident was cleared.
South Wales Police’s advice to avoid the area and utilise alternative routes stands as the situation unfolds. The ongoing updates aim to keep motorists informed and highlight the importance of caution when travelling through the affected area. Stay tuned for further developments on the A4109 collision in Seven Sisters.