Major tailbacks on M4 due to emergency repairs - live updates

NewsLatest Wales NewsM4LIVEUpdated just nowMajor tailbacks on M4 due to emergency repairs - live updatesIt comes after there was a crash in the area on ThursdayThere are delays on the M4 near Port Talbot (Image: Traffic Wales )NewsEllie Gosley Reporter Drivers are facing tailbacks on the M4 near Port Talbot this morning due to ongoing emergency repairs. One lane is closed in both directions between junction 41 (Baglan) and junction 40 (Taibach) to allow emergency repairs to the barrier to take place. Congestion is building in both directions. There are long queues back to junction 42 at Swansea East and Britton Ferry. It comes after there was a crash in the area on Thursday afternoon. South Wales Police said the vehicle was "in the central reservation", causing delays in both directions. Follow our live updates below: ‌ New UpdatesKey EventsLane closed in both directionsView PostToday07:58 BSTQueues building Queues are continuing to build due to the M4 lane closures. In the eastbound direction, there is severe congestion reported back to junction 42 at Britton Ferry. Here is the latest image of the queues there from Traffic Wales cameras: (Image: Traffic Wales) Ellie GosleyToday07:52 BSTLong delays in both directions Drivers heading in both directions on the M4 near Port Talbot are facing long delays due to the emergency repairs and lane closures. According to AA, there are 16-minute delays for those heading east. Delays in the westbound direction are approaching 10 minutes. (Image: Google) Ellie GosleyToday07:48 BSTLane closed in both directionsOne lane is closed in each direction on the M4 near Port Talbot. Lanes two (of two) are closed between junction 41 at Baglan and junction 40 at Taibach for emergency barrier repairs. There is slow traffic in the area. Ellie GosleyFollow Wales Online:X (Twitter)InstagramComments‌ ‌ ‌