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South Wales Argus
7 days ago
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Pen-Y-Cae-Mawr Road, Monmouthshire, to be closed on July 24
The stretch of road from Usk Road to Buckwell Road in Pen-Y-Cae-Mawr will be temporarily shut from July 24. The closure will be in place between 9am and 4pm each day, according to Monmouthshire County Council. The length of road affected is about 433 metres long, starting roughly 488 metres from its junction with Buckwell Road. The council states that the closure is "necessary for resurfacing works to take place in a safe manner." It added that reasonable access will be maintained for properties fronting the affected lengths of road during the closure period. A signed diversion route will be in place for the duration of the closure. Drivers will be directed to take Buckwell Road, Old Road, and Usk Road. The order will be enforced by Monmouthshire County Council under Section 14(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The council has noted that anyone who contravenes a restriction or prohibition imposed under Section 14 of the Act will be guilty of an offence. The order, titled the R121 Usk Road to Buckwell Road, Pen-Y-Cae-Mawr, Monmouthshire Temporary Traffic Regulation Order 2025, will remain in force for a period not exceeding 18 months or until the completion of the works, whichever is the earlier. The council anticipates that the resurfacing work will be completed by July 25. The notice about the closure was issued by Carl Touhig, the head of neighbourhood services at Monmouthshire County Council, on July 16. For more information, the council can be contacted at County Hall, The Rhadyr, Usk, NP15 1GA.

South Wales Argus
12-07-2025
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- South Wales Argus
Oakley Way and Firs Road in Caldicot to close for work
Monmouthshire County Council has announced that sections of Oakley Way and Firs Road will be closed from Thursday, July 17, to Friday, July 18, between 9.30am and 3.30pm. The closure affects a 45-metre stretch of Oakley Way, starting 40 metres east from its junction with Sycamore Avenue. A 15-metre section of Firs Road, from its junction with Oakley Way, will also be shut. The council says the work is necessary to ensure the roads are resurfaced safely. Access will still be available for residents living on the affected roads during the closure. A diversion route will be in place and clearly signposted. The route will take drivers via Beech Road, Parc Road, and Firs Road. The council has issued the order under Section 14(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The order comes into force on Thursday, July 17, and will remain in effect for a maximum of 18 months or until the work is completed, whichever is sooner. However, it is anticipated that the work will be completed within the two-day timeframe. The council has warned that anyone who contravenes a restriction or prohibition imposed under Section 14 of the Act will be guilty of an offence. The announcement was made by Carl Touhig, head of neighbourhood services for Monmouthshire County Council. The council has advised residents and commuters to plan their journeys accordingly to avoid any inconvenience. For more information about roadworks in Monmouthshire, visit the council's website. Alternatively, you can follow Monmouthshire County Council on social media for updates on roadworks and other council services.

South Wales Argus
06-07-2025
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- South Wales Argus
Llantilio Crossenny road set to close for urgent roadworks
Llantilio Crossenny Village Thoroughfare will be shut from its junction with the B4233 for about 315m on Wednesday, July 9. Monmouthshire County Council has confirmed the closure is needed for BT poling works to be carried out safely. The closure will be in place between 9.30am and 3.30pm. The council has said the closure will remain in place for no longer than 18 months, although it is anticipated the works will be completed on the same day. A diversion will be in place via the B4233 and R42 Llantilio Crossenny to Penrhos Farm. Access will be maintained for properties fronting the affected lengths of road during the closure. The order may be cited as the R43 Llantilio Crossenny Village Thoroughfare, Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire Temporary Traffic Regulation Order 2025. The council has warned that anyone who contravenes a restriction or prohibition imposed under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 shall be guilty of an offence. The notice, signed by Carl Touhig, head of neighbourhood services at Monmouthshire County Council, was dated July 2.

South Wales Argus
04-07-2025
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- South Wales Argus
Llanellen road to temporarily close for 'poling works'
Monmouthshire County Council announced that a section of Pen-y-Gawsai, Llanellen, will be shut for one day on July 8. The closure is planned to ensure the work can be carried out safely. The section of road affected is approximately 35 metres from its junction with Pant Coedprior, extending for around 75 metres. The road will be closed from 9am to 5pm. The council has stated that "reasonable access" will be maintained for properties along the closed section of the road during the closure period. However, no diversion route will be signed. Instead, access and exit will be managed with "small delays." The order for the closure has been made under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, and the council has warned that breaching the restrictions could lead to prosecution. The council stated: "The order is necessary for poling works to take place in a safe manner at the location." The closure notice was signed by Carl Touhig, head of neighbourhood services at Monmouthshire County Council. The notice was dated June 25, 2025, and states that the order will be in force for a maximum of 18 months or until the work is completed, whichever is sooner. However, it is anticipated that the work will be completed within the one-day period. Residents and road users have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly to avoid inconvenience.

South Wales Argus
03-07-2025
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- South Wales Argus
Parc Road in Llangybi to be closed for Welsh Water works
The closure, affecting a 440m stretch from its junction with Cochyn, will be enforced by Monmouthshire County Council under a temporary traffic regulation notice. The order, effective from July 7, is set to last no longer than 18 months or until the completion of the works, whichever is sooner. However, the works are expected to be completed by July 9. The closure is deemed necessary to allow Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water to conduct works safely. During the closure, reasonable access will be maintained for properties directly on the affected section of the road. A signed diversion route will be put in place for drivers. This route includes the R106 from Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel to Dowlais Brook, the R106 from Dowlais Brook to Woodside Trading Estate, the R102 from Oak Ridge to Llanbadoc, and the R102 from Parc Road to Oak Ridge, and vice versa. The temporary closure order has been officially named the Parc Road, Llangybi, Monmouthshire Temporary Traffic Regulation Order 2025. Motorists are reminded that violating a restriction or prohibition imposed under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 constitutes an offence. The order was signed by Carl Touhig, Head of Neighbourhood Services at Monmouthshire County Council. The council's address is PO Box 106, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 9AN. The closure will come into effect following a notice dated July 2, 2025. Residents and motorists are advised to plan their journeys accordingly to avoid delays. Updates on the roadworks can be found on the council's website.