An important repair scheme will start next week to A4059 Afon Cynon Bridge, located on the stretch of road between Cwmbach and Asda roundabouts in the Cynon Valley. Initial work activity from April 28 will include site setup and investigations, with the main repairs then proceeding throughout the year. Please note, while this is a…
As part of the ongoing construction works the following overnight closures are required on the A465 (both directions): Monday 7 April between Hirwaun (Rhigos Junction) and Cefn Coed (A470 Junction)Tuesday 8 April between Cefn Coed (A470 Junction) and Dowlais TopWednesday 9 April between Cefn Coed (A470 Junction) and Dowlais TopThursday 10 April between Hirwaun (Rhigos…
Alex Madden, Head of Planning and Environmental and a member of the Rail team at Hugh James, looks at the key considerations affecting local authorities involved in rail modernisation projects, such as the Western Gateway Rail Deal. On 28th of January, stakeholders from the private and public sectors gathered at law firm Hugh James’ office…
Overnight on Sunday 02 February 2025 we will be moving the A465 traffic, that currently runs along the new section of Swansea Road, Merthyr Tydfil, onto the newly constructed A465 that runs alongside it. This new alignment will see A465 traffic temporarily connect with the Crematorium Road roundabout. This is a temporary arrangement that will…
In 2022, the council installed additional super gullies, which will be connected to a swale structure that transports rainwater to an existing watercourse. This will reduce the flood risk on this section of the A4059 in poor weather conditions. The drainage improvements at the A4059 near Newtown, Mountain Ash, to reduce flood risk in heavy…
As part of the ongoing construction works the following overnight closures are required on the A465 between Hirwaun (Rhigos Junction) and Cefn Coed (A470 Junction): Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 January 2025. On each date the closure will start at 20:00hrs and the road will reopen at 06:00hrs on the following morning. During…
It was way back in 1994 when the then Secretary of State for Wales, John Redwood, announced that the A465 would be transformed into a dual carriageway. He also announced that the road would be one of three major arteries serving Wales, along with the M4 and A55. Please make no mistake, the duelling of…
During the festive season please take note of the following information regarding the construction work: • The majority of major works will stop on Monday 23 December 2024 and restart on Monday 6 January 2025 • Some works will continue during this period, with the exception of the public holidays• Maintenance and traffic management crews…
Council officers have undertaken a review of road traffic conditions along the A4059 between Abercynon Roundabout and Cwmbach, following an increase in high severity road traffic collisions in recent years. In response, Council officers are currently in the process of developing proposals to promote and improve road safety at key sections of this main road…
Road users are advised that the section of road between Abercynon Roundabout and Fiddler’s Elbow Roundabout will be closed for essential works, over four consecutive nights. The work is required for the permanent removal of the cattle grid on this section of the A472 – and has been scheduled at night to significantly minimise disruption….
