Monmouthshire road to close for BT pole works this month
Old Abergavenny Road in Pencroesoped will be shut from its junction with Lapstone Road to Pen-Croes-oped Road on June 17.
Monmouthshire County Council announced the closure, which will be in effect from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
The council said the closure is necessary to allow the works to take place safely.
While the order technically allows for the closure to last up to 18 months, it is expected to reopen on the same day.
During the closure, a signed diversionary route will be in operation via the A4042 and vice versa.
Access will still be provided to properties on the affected section of the road.
A Monmouthshire County Council spokesperson said: "The order is necessary for BT poling works to take place in a safe manner at the location.
"Reasonable access will be maintained for properties fronting the affected lengths of road during the period of the closure."
The council has also 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 notification was signed off by Carl Touhig, head of neighbourhood services.
All temporary traffic regulation orders are displayed on yellow notices at the side of the road.
They are also published in a local newspaper and on Monmouthshire County Council's website, monmouthshire.gov.uk.
The council is also encouraging the public to report any problems with roadworks or signs through its website.
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