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…
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…
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…
Many people forget just how dangerous the 3-lane section of the A465 has been over the years; there has been a multitude of accidents since it opened, the BBC reports in 2011 the A465 became one of the busiest roads in Wales with 473 accidents reported between 2005 and 2010 along its entire length. June…
Please note: Friday 27 September has been added to this programme of overnight closures. The updated list of the closures is shown below. As part of the ongoing construction works the following overnight closures are required on the A465 between Hirwaun (Rhigos Junction) and Cefn Coed (Junction with A470 roundabout): Wednesday 25 SeptemberThursday 26 SeptemberFriday 27 SeptemberMonday…
As part of the ongoing construction works the following weekend closure is required on the A465 between Hirwaun (Rhigos Junction) and Cefn Coed (Junction with A470 roundabout): Friday 13 from 20:00hrs until 06:00hrs on Monday 16 September 2024. The main purpose for this closure is to allow for road surfaces to be laid in a…
As part of the ongoing construction works the following weekend closure is required on the A465 between Hirwaun (Rhigos Junction) and Cefn Coed (Junction with A470 roundabout): Friday 13 from 20:00hrs until 06:00hrs on Monday 16 September 2024. The main purpose for this closure is to allow for road surfaces to be laid in a…
As part of the ongoing construction works the following overnight closures are needed on the Eastbound A465 between Glynneath and Rhigos. These will take place on:27, 28, 29 and 30 August from 20:00hrs each evening until 06:00hrs the following morning. This to allow for signage to be installed on the approach to the Rhigos junction….
