Network Rail has apologised to any motorists who were delayed after a Powys level crossing failed.
Drivers were caused delays yesterday evening (June 2) after the level crossing on the A470 at Caersws developed a technical fault leaving the barriers stuck down.
This led to Dyfed-Powys Police to issue a warning to motorists to avoid the area.
In a post on social media a spokesperson for the force said: “There are currently delays due to barriers currently not working.
“Please be patient and take an alternative route if possible or plan extra time into your journey.”
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The fault lasted for several hours and Network Rail has issued an apology for those who were affected by the delay.
A Network Rail spokesperson said: “Shortly before 7pm on Sunday one of the barriers at Llanidloes Road level crossing near Caersws station was failing to raise.
“Our engineers arrived at 8pm to fix the fault and the issue was resolved shortly after 9.40pm. While there were no delays to train services, we apologise to any road users whose journeys were delayed as a result of this issue and thank them for their patience.”
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