Speed limits to be removed on parts of A4042 in Torfaen
The decision will revoke the existing restrictions imposed by The A4042 Trunk Road (Llantarnam Bypass, Cwmbran, Gwent) De-restriction Order 1996.
The affected sections are:
- From 238 metres southeast of the Croes-y-Mwyalch Roundabout to 150 metres north of the same roundabout, including the roundabout itself.
- On the northbound carriageway, from 155 metres south of the Crown Roundabout to 36 metres south of the Pontypool Roundabout, including all roundabouts in between.
- On the southbound carriageway, from 40 metres south of the Pontypool Roundabout to 155 metres south of the Crown Roundabout, including all roundabouts in between.
- On the northbound carriageway, from 213 metres northeast of the Pontypool Roundabout to 18 metres northeast of the Mamhilad Park Estate Roundabout, including all roundabouts in between.
- On the southbound carriageway, from 18 metres northeast of the Mamhilad Park Estate Roundabout to 45 metres south of the Court Farm Roundabout, including all roundabouts in between.
The notice, published on June 24, invites members of the public to inspect the full details of the proposed changes.
The documents are available at Cwmbran Library during normal opening hours and can also be viewed online at the Welsh Government's website.
The consultation period runs until July 15.
Objections must be submitted in writing, either by email to TransportOrdersBranch@gov.wales or by post to Orders Branch, Transport, Welsh Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NQ.
All objections must specify the grounds on which they are made.
The Welsh Government has stated that, as part of the consultation process, it may be necessary to share information, including personal data, with third parties to address issues raised.
Anyone submitting objections who does not wish for their personal data to be shared should make this clear in their correspondence.
In such cases, the Welsh Ministers will remove names and addresses before forwarding representations to third parties.
However, the government has warned that representations may be given less weight if personal data is withheld, particularly if there is a local public inquiry.
The full notice can be viewed on the Welsh Government's website.
The proposed changes are part of ongoing efforts to review and update traffic regulations across Wales.
The A4042 is a key route in south-east Wales, connecting Newport to Abergavenny and serving as a major link for commuters and businesses in the region.
The public consultation is open until July 15.
All representations must be submitted by this date.
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