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South Wales Argus
7 days ago
- Automotive
- South Wales Argus
Road to close for works to be carried out near Usk
Monmouthshire County Council has announced the temporary closure of a section of the R102 from Oak Ridge to Llanbadoc. The closure is to allow for poling works to be conducted safely by MJ Quinn. The works are scheduled for Monday, August 4, from 8am to 5pm, and the closure is expected to last only for this day. However, the council has stated that the order will remain in force for a maximum of 18 months, or until the completion of the works, whichever comes first. The affected stretch of road, approximately 310 metres, extends from its junction with the R106 Road from Dowlais Brook to Woodside Trading Estate. The council has assured that reasonable access will be maintained for properties on the affected road during the closure. A diversion route has been set up and will be clearly signposted. The diversion route will take drivers along the R106 Road from Dowlais Brook to Woodside Trading Estate, R106 from Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel to Dowlais Brook, and Parc Road to Oak Ridge, and vice versa. Motorists are advised to follow the signed diversionary route and allow extra time for their journeys. Monmouthshire County Council has reminded road users that breaching a restriction under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 is an offence. The council has expressed its appreciation for the public's patience and cooperation during this essential work. For any further updates or information, residents are advised to contact Monmouthshire County Council directly. The works are part of the council's ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving the road network in the area. For further updates, visit the Monmouthshire County Council website.
BBC News
14-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Engineers walking 130 miles to head office for charity
Two engineers from Leicestershire are walking to work to raise awareness of men's mental health - except their office is 130 miles (209km) away. Jon O'Neill and Kevin Walkington, from the village of East Goscote, near Syston, are making the trip to their company's head office in Liverpool on are hoping to encourage men to open up about their mental health and to raise money for Foothold, a charity that supports engineers and their families. The two friends said they felt it was important they did something to help. The pair, who work telecommunitions firm MJ Quinn, set off from their homes at 06:00 BST on Monday morning and are hoping to reach the office in Knowsley by 12:00 on Friday."We are stopping off in Derby, before travelling through the A52 up to Leek. Hopefully reach Warrington on Thursday and finally our office on Friday." said Mr O'Neill."We have lost five colleagues in recent years through mental health issues. It's a huge killer of males under 50." "That is the demographic for our company. One life is too many. But this is a great thing to do. Walking through the countryside with your friends, it's a good way to clear your head." "We will hopefully arrive in Liverpool in time for a work meeting on Friday. But that is a bit of a token gesture. I don't think most of our colleagues expect us to make it."The duo are being supported by a team of friends and are encouraging other engineers along the way to join them.
