Monmouth Dixton Roundabout on A40 to be closed for weeks
The closure will be in place from 8pm to 6am starting on August 28.
The Welsh Ministers announced the temporary ban on vehicles in a legal notice, explaining that it is necessary for work on or near the A40 trunk road.
An alternative route has been established for drivers, which varies depending on the type of vehicle.
For cars and other non-HGV traffic, the eastbound diversion starts at the Raglan Interchange and follows the southbound A449 to the M4 Junction 24 (Coldra).
The route then continues eastbound on the M4 to Junction 23 (Rogiet), eastbound on the M48 to Junction 2 (Newhouse), and northbound on the A466 to Highbeech Roundabout, Chepstow.
Drivers should then take the north-eastbound A48 to Highnam, and westbound A40 to Ross-on-Wye to join the south-westbound A40 to Monmouth, or continue north-eastbound.
The reverse is true for westbound traffic.
Traffic not permitted on the motorway will follow the same route up to the M4 Junction 24, and will then take the eastbound A48 to Highbeech Roundabout, Chepstow, before following the remainder of the diversion route described above.
For HGVs, the diversion route is slightly different.
Eastbound traffic should follow the southbound A449 from Raglan Interchange to the M4 Junction 24 (Coldra), continue eastbound on the M4 to Junction 20, then take the northbound M5 to Junction 8 and the southbound M50 to join the A40 at Ross-on-Wye.
The reverse is true for westbound traffic.
The order will remain in effect for 18 months as a contingency in case the work needs rescheduling or additional work is required.
Advance notice will be given of any changes.
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