The A49 remains closed between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye at Harewood End this morning due to an incident.

Emergency Services, including West Mercia Police are currently on scene. The road is expected to be closed for a considerable time whilst West Mercia Police carry out collision investigation work.

National Highways have advised that road users are being diverted:

Northbound traffic:

  • Take the A40 southbound through Pencraig and Little Doward towards Monmouth
  • Take the exit to join the A466 northbound
  • Continue on the A466 through Buckholt, Sandyway and Wormelow
  • Rejoin the A49 northbound

Southbound traffic:

  • Take the A466 southbound
  • Continue on the A466 through Wormelow, Sandyway and Buckholt towards Monmouth
  • Take the exit to join the A40 northbound
  • Continue on the A40 through Little Doward and Pencraig towards Ross-on-Wye