A major Cardiff road was closed for a gypsy and traveller community funeral.

Cardiff council leader Huw Thomas said the funeral was held after a young man died in 'exceptionally tragic' circumstances.

Rover Way was closed in Tremorfa was closed between Tesco and Tremorfa Industrial Estate from Wednesday evening until 1.30pm on Thursday.

Police initially said it was shut due to an obstruction but it later emerged it was due to the funeral of Wesley Sykes.

The closure caused significant traffic problems with drivers reporting that a 15 minute journey was taking them more than two hours.

The eastbound carriageway re-opened just before 11.30am on Thursday after the funeral procession made its way to St Margaret's Church in Roath, Cardiff.

The road was fully re-opened just before 1.30pm.

There were around 200 people at the service and a heavy police presence.

Some drivers on Wednesday and Thursday reported short journeys across the city were taking up to two hours.

A South Wales Police spokeswoman said: "The authorities had been told a funeral was taking place, although were not aware of the large scale of the event, which only came to light yesterday evening.

"Both the police and the council appreciate this incident has caused a significant amount of inconvenience, and motorists and other road users are thanked for their continued patience."