A40 to close overnight between Abergavenny and Glangrwyney
The closure, due to start on August 20, will be in place from 8pm to 6am for two nights.
The order has been made by the Welsh Ministers under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
The closure will affect the road's junction with the A4143 Merthyr Road Roundabout, Abergavenny, to a point 219 metres west of the centre-point of its junction with the entrance to Glangrwyney Court, Glangrwyney.
An alternative route for westbound light vehicles from Abergavenny is via the southbound A4143, westbound A465 to Govilon, and north-westbound A4077 to rejoin the A40 at Crickhowell.
The same route will apply for eastbound vehicles.
The diversion for westbound HGVs is via the southbound A4143, south-westbound A465 to Cefncoedycymer Roundabout, Merthyr Tydfil, and northbound A470 to rejoin the A40 at Brecon.
The same route will apply for eastbound HGVs.
Access to properties along the closed section of the road will be maintained.
Local access along the A40 Brecon Road will be available only up to the closure points.
The order will initially run for two days but will remain valid for a maximum of 18 months as a contingency, should the work need to be rescheduled or if additional work is required.
Any changes to the schedule will be announced before any rescheduled work begins.
More information can be found on the Welsh Government's website at gov.wales/road-orders.
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