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The Sun
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Major motorway bridge to CLOSE this week with diversion in place
A MAJOR motorway bridge is set to close this week with a diversion in place - drivers should check their routes. Drivers are facing potential disruption this week as parts of the M4 will be shut due to planned roadworks. 2 2 Different sections of the motorway in both east and west Wales will be impacted, including the Wenallt Road Overbridge. The Wenallt Road Overbridge will be closed in both directions to facilitate structural inspections. And diversions will be in place from 19th May until the 20th May from 8pm until 5am. Other sections of the M4 motorway in both east and west Wales will also be impacted. Including the Prince of Wales Bridge, Baglan, Llandarcy and Llangyfelach. The closures are only in place overnight, but as many of the closures come into force at 8pm it may affect your travelling. At Junction 22 Pilning/Prince of Wales Bridge to J23 Rogiet, the Prince of Wales bridge will be closed for maintenance work. And diversions will be in place from the 19th May until the 22nd May from 9pm until 6am. The tunnel will be closed for maintenance work at Junction 25A Grove Park to J28 Tredegar Park. Diversions will be in place from the 20th May until the 22nd May from 8pm until 6am. The entry slip road at Junction 41 Pentyla/Baglan will be closed for electrical work and diversions in place from 19th May until 20th May from 8pm until 6am. At J43 Llandarcy to J42 Earlswood, the entry slip road, exit slip road and one lane will be closed for electrical work. Diversions will be in place from the 19th May until the 20th May from 8pm until 6am. At J46 Llangyfelach to J47 Penllergaer, the entry slip road, exit slip road and one lane will be closed. With diversions in place from 20th May until the 21st May from 8pm until 6am. Meanwhile, a major link road of the M5 is set to shut for three months, sparking fury from local businesses. The route connects to Junction 26 of the M5 in Somerset, and will be completely closed from Friday, June 16 until Tuesday, September 16, while £5.7 million of upgrade works are carried out.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Relief as major route set to reopen on time
HS2 works that have closed a major Warwickshire road for almost three weeks are on target to finish on time, the Highways Agency says. A stretch of the A46 near Kenilworth has been shut since 11 April while a 14,500-tonne box structure was installed underneath it, causing major disruption for motorists. The agency said it was "very confident" the route would reopen as planned at 06:00 BST on Thursday. Spokesperson Victoria Lazenby thanked residents for their patience and said the significant stage of the work was "soon to be completed". Two lanes will reopen on both north and southbound carriageways between the Stivichall Interchange (Festival Island) and the Thickthorn Island, with a 50mph (80.4km/h) speed limit in place. A single-lane closure on both sides of the carriageway is expected to remain until July. John McNiff, project director at HS2 contractor Balfour Beatty Vinci, said workers removed 200m (218.7yd) of road then dug out the equivalent of 14 Olympic-sized swimming pools of material. The box structure, which was built on site, was then pushed 213ft (65m) into place, he added, and a bridge brought in to "millimetre precision" so the carriageway could be rebuilt over the top. Cameron Thomas from HS2 has worked on the project for seven years and said the installation of the bridge was a "career high". "I'm smiling from ear to ear because the level of anxiety I felt when it was being pushed was through the roof," he said. He described the precision of its design and installation as "incredible", adding: "It was overwhelming to witness and a hugely proud moment for me." Road users and residents have complained of disruption while the signed diversion route is in place. Chris Patting, who lives in Kenilworth, said the traffic had been "quite shocking" and it was "difficult to get anywhere in the car". "The junction of New Street, Bridge Street, High Street and Fieldgate Lane is the worst, with huge HGVs trying to get through there and causing a huge pile-up," she said. Another resident, Mike Hull, said he had seen cars driving on the footpath and been avoiding going into town "at all costs" due to the diversion route. "The HGVs are really struggling to get round the small streets. As a pedestrian, it's a bit of run to get into the park for safety," he added. Ms Lazenby said she knew the people of Kenilworth and Stoneleigh would have "felt it the most", but added the works were "on track" to be completed by Thursday. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. 'HS2 road closures mean staff can't get to work' Coach company dreading delays amid road closure Three-week A46 closure for HS2 'will disrupt town' Drivers warned of three-week A46 closure HS2 Balfour Beatty Vinci
BBC News
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Relief as A46 Kenilworth closure set to reopen on target
HS2 works that have closed a major Warwickshire road for almost three weeks are on target to finish on time, the Highways Agency says. A stretch of the A46 near Kenilworth has been shut since 11 April while a 14,500-tonne box structure was installed underneath it, causing major disruption for agency said it was "very confident" the route would reopen as planned at 06:00 BST on Thursday. Spokesperson Victoria Lazenby thanked residents for their patience and said the significant stage of the work was "soon to be completed". Two lanes will reopen on both north and southbound carriageways between the Stivichall Interchange (Festival Island) and the Thickthorn Island, with a 50mph (80.4km/h) speed limit in place.A single-lane closure on both sides of the carriageway is expected to remain until July. John McNiff, project director at HS2 contractor Balfour Beatty Vinci, said workers removed 200m (218.7yd) of road then dug out the equivalent of 14 Olympic-sized swimming pools of box structure, which was built on site, was then pushed 213ft (65m) into place, he added, and a bridge brought in to "millimetre precision" so the carriageway could be rebuilt over the top. Cameron Thomas from HS2 has worked on the project for seven years and said the installation of the bridge was a "career high". "I'm smiling from ear to ear because the level of anxiety I felt when it was being pushed was through the roof," he described the precision of its design and installation as "incredible", adding: "It was overwhelming to witness and a hugely proud moment for me." Road users and residents have complained of disruption while the signed diversion route is in place. Chris Patting, who lives in Kenilworth, said the traffic had been "quite shocking" and it was "difficult to get anywhere in the car"."The junction of New Street, Bridge Street, High Street and Fieldgate Lane is the worst, with huge HGVs trying to get through there and causing a huge pile-up," she resident, Mike Hull, said he had seen cars driving on the footpath and been avoiding going into town "at all costs" due to the diversion route. "The HGVs are really struggling to get round the small streets. As a pedestrian, it's a bit of run to get into the park for safety," he Lazenby said she knew the people of Kenilworth and Stoneleigh would have "felt it the most", but added the works were "on track" to be completed by Thursday. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Major crash wrecks four police cars
At least four police cars have been wrecked in a major crash. The collision caused 'serious injuries' to those involved, with a section of the A1 expected to remain closed until at least Wednesday afternoon. One of the marked vehicles appears to have lost its roof, while another has lost its door. Pictures of the scene show a car which looks to have flipped over and is leaning upright against the central reservation. The road is closed between Swalwell, in Gateshead, and Denton, Newcastle, following the 'multi-vehicle' incident at around 2.30am, the Highways Agency said. 'Due to the severity of the collision a full Northumbria Police investigation is underway and they advise that it will be protracted,' the agency said. A Northumbria Police spokesman said: 'Shortly before 2:30am today (Wednesday) we received a report of a multi-vehicle collision on the A1 northbound near the Derwent Haugh Road junction, Gateshead. 'Emergency services are currently in attendance. 'A section of the road is closed in both directions – there are diversions in place from the Derwent Haugh Road junction northbound, and the A69 roundabout southbound. Motorists should use alternative routes where possible.' The North East Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
