WREXHAM residents are being reminded that essential maintenance work has begun on the A483 and A5.

From Monday, June 22, the North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency will be undertaking essential maintenance and safety works on the widely-used roads, which are expected to last for a period of three weeks.

The work will take place from the county boundary near Rossett (junction 7) and the county boundary near Gledrid roundabout.

A spokesman for Wrexham Council, said: "Works will include verge maintenance, drainage works, inspections and litter picking during night time lane closures and slip road closures between 6pm and 6am to minimise disruption to road users.

These works need to be carried out to maintain the condition of the carriageway, protect the safety of the travelling public and to identify significant defects to mitigate the risk of future unplanned closures.

"Motorists are being advised that delays will be minimal but please be considerate to our key workers and allow extra time for your journey."