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Wales Online
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Major roads shut or with lane closures on Sunday, May 18, as drivers face disruption
Major roads shut or with lane closures on Sunday, May 18, as drivers face disruption Several roads in Wales are shut or partially blocked on Sunday, May 18 - here is a full list of closures you need to know about There are a number of routes impacted by roadworks across Wales on Sunday (Image: John Myers ) A number of main roads across Wales are closed or partly closed on Sunday, May 18, due to planned roadworks. As of time of publication on Sunday morning there were no major issues or new incidents affecting the M4 in south Wales or the A40, A470 or A48. A section of the A55 in north Wales is temporarily blocked due to animals on the road, and one lane of the Prince of Wales Bridge is shut due to ongoing resurfacing work. Elsewhere, there are other roads in both south and north Wales affected by roadworks which will have an impact on journey times throughout Sunday. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here . Below is a list of road closures and part closures/disruptions affecting roads in Wales on Sunday (according to traffic monitoring service Inrix): M4 PRINCE OF WALES BRIDGE - MONMOUTHSHIRE - BOTH DIRECTIONS - BRISTOL - One lane closed due to resurfacing work and contraflow on M4 Prince of Wales Bridge in both directions between J22 M49 and M4 J23 / M48. One lane shut on each side with Wales-bound traffic running through a contraflow. There will be some overnight closures. Until 30th May. One lane closed due to resurfacing work and contraflow on M4 Prince of Wales Bridge in both directions between J22 M49 and M4 J23 / M48. One lane shut on each side with Wales-bound traffic running through a contraflow. There will be some overnight closures. Until 30th May. A534 HOLT ROAD - BORRAS - EASTBOUND - WREXHAM - A534 Holt Road Eastbound closed due to roadworks from Rydal Court to B5100 Dean Road. Until 6th May 2026. A534 Holt Road Eastbound closed due to roadworks from Rydal Court to B5100 Dean Road. Until 6th May 2026. A465 HEADS OF THE VALLEYS ROAD - MERTHYR TYDFIL - Lane closed due to long-term roadworks on A465 Heads Of The Valleys Road at High Street (Dowlais Top Roundabout). Expect delays. Until 24th July. Lane closed due to long-term roadworks on A465 Heads Of The Valleys Road at High Street (Dowlais Top Roundabout). Expect delays. Until 24th July. A465 HEADS OF THE VALLEYS ROAD - RHONDDA CYNON TAFF - BOTH DIRECTIONS - RHONDDA, CYNON, TAFF - Narrow lanes and speed restriction of 40 mph due to long-term roadworks on A465 Heads Of The Valleys Road in both directions from A4061 Rhigos Road (Rhigos Roundabout) to High Street (Dowlais Top Roundabout). Expect delays. BOTH DIRECTIONS - RHONDDA, CYNON, TAFF - Narrow lanes and speed restriction of 40 mph due to long-term roadworks on A465 Heads Of The Valleys Road in both directions from A4061 Rhigos Road (Rhigos Roundabout) to High Street (Dowlais Top Roundabout). Expect delays. A525 - GREEN - DENBIGHSHIRE - Temporary traffic lights due to electricity work on A525 between A543 Rhyl Road and Capel y Green church. Until 3rd June. Temporary traffic lights due to electricity work on A525 between A543 Rhyl Road and Capel y Green church. Until 3rd June. A5 LONDON ROAD - VALLEY - ISLE OF ANGLESEY - Temporary traffic lights due to electricity work on A5 London Road between Gorad Road (Valley) and A5153 (Tesco roundabout, Holyhead). Expect delays. Until 6th June. Temporary traffic lights due to electricity work on A5 London Road between Gorad Road (Valley) and A5153 (Tesco roundabout, Holyhead). Expect delays. Until 6th June. A484 - GLANGWILI - CARMARTHENSHIRE - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A484 between Pantglas (Glangwili) and B4301 (Bronwydd Arms). Expect delays. Until 30th June. - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A484 between Pantglas (Glangwili) and B4301 (Bronwydd Arms). Expect delays. Until 30th June. A5 - FRONCYSYLLTE - WREXHAM - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A5 at B5434 Gate Road. Expect delays. Until 23rd May. Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A5 at B5434 Gate Road. Expect delays. Until 23rd May. A5 MENAI BRIDGE - MENAI BRIDGE - GWYNEDD - Temporary traffic lights due to long-term roadworks on A5 Menai Bridge between A487 Treborth Road (Antelope Roundabout) and A545 Telford Road. Expect delays. Until 31st December. Temporary traffic lights due to long-term roadworks on A5 Menai Bridge between A487 Treborth Road (Antelope Roundabout) and A545 Telford Road. Expect delays. Until 31st December. A40 BEAUFORT STREET - CRICKHOWELL - POWYS - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A40 Beaufort Street at Standard Street. Expect delays. Until 30th May. Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A40 Beaufort Street at Standard Street. Expect delays. Until 30th May. A490 - CHIRBURY - BOTH DIRECTIONS - SHROPSHIRE - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A490 in both directions near The Country Border. Until 31st May 2025. Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A490 in both directions near The Country Border. Until 31st May 2025. B4312 OLD ST CLEARS ROAD - JOHNSTOWN - WESTBOUND - CARMARTHENSHIRE - Old St Clears Road Westbound closed due to roadworks from Job's Well Road to Millbank Road. Until 4th March 2026. Old St Clears Road Westbound closed due to roadworks from Job's Well Road to Millbank Road. Until 4th March 2026. B5429 - BODFARI - BOTH DIRECTIONS - DENBIGHSHIRE - B5429 in both directions closed due to roadworks from Ffynnon Y Chwarel (Bodfari) to Heol-Y-Brenin (Tremeirchion). Until 23rd October 2025. B5429 in both directions closed due to roadworks from Ffynnon Y Chwarel (Bodfari) to Heol-Y-Brenin (Tremeirchion). Until 23rd October 2025. B5605 PARK ROAD - PENTRE - WREXHAM - Park Road closed due to roadworks from A5 to The Newbridge Arms. Until 24th July 2025. Park Road closed due to roadworks from A5 to The Newbridge Arms. Until 24th July 2025. THE A487 - TRE-R-DDOL - CEREDIGION - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on The A487 between Tre'r ddol (Tre-R-Ddol) and Furnace (Furnace). Expect delays. Until 31st March 2026. Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on The A487 between Tre'r ddol (Tre-R-Ddol) and Furnace (Furnace). Expect delays. Until 31st March 2026. THE A488 - PLOXGREEN - BOTH DIRECTIONS - SHROPSHIRE - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on The A488 in both directions between Ploxgreen (Ploxgreen) and Hope (Hope). Until 23rd May. Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on The A488 in both directions between Ploxgreen (Ploxgreen) and Hope (Hope). Until 23rd May. THE A4093 - BRYN GOLAU - BOTH DIRECTIONS - RHONDDA, CYNON, TAFF - Temporary traffic lights due to water main work on The A4093 in both directions at The B4278 / Mountain View. Until 30th November 2025. Article continues below
Wales Online
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Major roads shut or with lane closures in Wales on Saturday, May 17, as drivers face disruption
Major roads shut or with lane closures in Wales on Saturday, May 17, as drivers face disruption Several roads in Wales are shut or partially blocked on Saturday, May 17 - here is a full list of closures you need to know about Roadworks are having an impact on several roads in Wales on Saturday, May 17 (Image: Gareth Everett/Huw Evans Agency ) Several major roads across Wales are shut or partly shut on Saturday, May 17, due to planned roadworks. As of time of publication of this article on Saturday morning there were no major issues or new incidents affecting the M4 in south Wales or the A470 or A48. However, there are a number of planned roadworks taking place that motorists need to be aware of if they're heading out and about on Saturday. One lane of the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge is closed due to resurfacing work, while the A55 near the border in Cheshire will be closed overnight in both directions. Other A-roads across parts of Wales are affected, so it's worth keeping an eye on any alternative routes that might make your journey easier and quicker on Saturday. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here . Below is a list of road closures and part closures/disruptions affecting roads in Wales on Saturday (according to traffic monitoring service Inrix): M4 PRINCE OF WALES BRIDGE - MONMOUTHSHIRE - BOTH DIRECTIONS - BRISTOL - One lane closed due to resurfacing work and contraflow on M4 Prince of Wales Bridge in both directions between J22 M49 and M4 J23 / M48. One lane shut on each side with Wales-bound traffic running through a contraflow. There will be some overnight closures. Until 30th May. One lane closed due to resurfacing work and contraflow on M4 Prince of Wales Bridge in both directions between J22 M49 and M4 J23 / M48. One lane shut on each side with Wales-bound traffic running through a contraflow. There will be some overnight closures. Until 30th May. A55 - CHESHIRE - BOTH DIRECTIONS - Advance Warning - A55 in both directions closed due to roadworks during the night from J40 A51 Tarvin Road (Vicars Cross Interchange) to J38 A483 Wrexham Road (Posthouse Roundabout). From 21:00 on the 17th to 4:00 on 18th May. Advance Warning - A55 in both directions closed due to roadworks during the night from J40 A51 Tarvin Road (Vicars Cross Interchange) to J38 A483 Wrexham Road (Posthouse Roundabout). From 21:00 on the 17th to 4:00 on 18th May. A534 HOLT ROAD - BORRAS - EASTBOUND - WREXHAM - A534 Holt Road Eastbound closed due to roadworks from Rydal Court to B5100 Dean Road. Until 6th May 2026. A534 Holt Road Eastbound closed due to roadworks from Rydal Court to B5100 Dean Road. Until 6th May 2026. A465 HEADS OF THE VALLEYS ROAD - MERTHYR TYDFIL - Lane closed due to long-term roadworks on A465 Heads Of The Valleys Road at High Street (Dowlais Top Roundabout). Expect delays. Until 8:08 on 24th July. Lane closed due to long-term roadworks on A465 Heads Of The Valleys Road at High Street (Dowlais Top Roundabout). Expect delays. Until 8:08 on 24th July. A465 HEADS OF THE VALLEYS ROAD - RHONDDA CYNON TAFF - BOTH DIRECTIONS - RHONDDA, CYNON, TAFF - Narrow lanes and speed restriction of 40 mph due to long-term roadworks on A465 Heads Of The Valleys Road in both directions from A4061 Rhigos Road (Rhigos Roundabout) to High Street (Dowlais Top Roundabout). Expect delays. Narrow lanes and speed restriction of 40 mph due to long-term roadworks on A465 Heads Of The Valleys Road in both directions from A4061 Rhigos Road (Rhigos Roundabout) to High Street (Dowlais Top Roundabout). Expect delays. A525 - GREEN - DENBIGHSHIRE - Temporary traffic lights due to electricity work on A525 between A543 Rhyl Road and Capel y Green church. Until 3rd June. Temporary traffic lights due to electricity work on A525 between A543 Road and Capel y Green church. Until 3rd June. A484 - GLANGWILI - CARMARTHENSHIRE - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A484 between Pantglas (Glangwili) and B4301 (Bronwydd Arms). Expect delays. Until 30th June. Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A484 between Pantglas (Glangwili) and B4301 (Bronwydd Arms). Expect delays. Until 30th June. B4312 OLD ST CLEARS ROAD - JOHNSTOWN - WESTBOUND - CARMARTHENSHIRE - Old St Clears Road Westbound closed due to roadworks from Job's Well Road to Millbank Road. Until 4th March 2026. Old St Clears Road Westbound closed due to roadworks from Job's Well Road to Millbank Road. Until 4th March 2026. B5429 - BODFARI - BOTH DIRECTIONS - DENBIGHSHIRE - B5429 in both directions closed due to roadworks from Ffynnon Y Chwarel (Bodfari) to Heol-Y-Brenin (Tremeirchion). Until 23rd October 2025. B5429 in both directions closed due to roadworks from Ffynnon Y Chwarel (Bodfari) to Heol-Y-Brenin (Tremeirchion). Until 23rd October 2025. B5605 PARK ROAD - PENTRE - WREXHAM - Park Road closed due to roadworks from A5 to The Newbridge Arms. Until 24th July 2025. Park Road closed due to roadworks from A5 to The Newbridge Arms. Until 24th July 2025. THE A487 - TRE-R-DDOL - CEREDIGION - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on The A487 between Tre'r ddol (Tre-R-Ddol) and Furnace (Furnace). Expect delays. Until 31st March 2026. Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on The A487 between Tre'r ddol (Tre-R-Ddol) and Furnace (Furnace). Expect delays. Until 31st March 2026. THE A4093 - BRYN GOLAU - BOTH DIRECTIONS - RHONDDA, CYNON, TAFF - Temporary traffic lights due to water main work on The A4093 in both directions at The B4278/Mountain View. Until 30th November 2025. Article continues below
Wales Online
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Drivers warned of road and lane closures in Wales over bank holiday weekend
Drivers warned of road and lane closures in Wales over bank holiday weekend There are a number of potential disruptions you should try to avoid this weekend Traffic passing over the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge (Image: John Keeble, Getty Images ) There could be possible delays as a result of road closures and roadworks taking place across Wales this weekend. As many will try and head out this bank holiday weekend to make the most of the warm, sunny, and dry weather we've been experiencing recently drivers are being warned to avoid any potential disruptions and find alternative routes for their journeys. According to traffic monitoring service Inrix motorists should look out for lane closures in areas such as the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge, speeding restrictions on the A470 in Merthyr Tydfil, and a temporary traffic light system on the Menai Bridge between Anglesey and Gwynedd. We've compiled a list of road and lane closures we know so far for the early May bank holiday weekend. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here. One lane remains closed due to resurfacing work and contraflow on M4 Prince of Wales Bridge in both directions between junction 22 for the M49 and M4 junction 23/M48. According to Inrix one lane is shut on each side with Wales-bound traffic running through a contraflow. There will be some overnight closures, the traffic monitoring service has noted, and this will be in place until May 30. A466 Wye Bridge in both directions closed due to roadworks from A40 (Monmouth traffic lights) to the Lidl until July 4. According to Inrix a lane is closed due to long-term roadworks on A465 Heads of The Valleys Road at High Street (Dowlais Top Roundabout) in Merthyr Tydfil and motorists should expect delays. This will be in place until July 24. Article continues below There are narrow lanes and speed restriction of 40mph due to long-term roadworks on A465 Heads of The Valleys in Merthyr Tydfil. According to Inrix the road in both directions from A4061 Rhigos Road (Rhigos Roundabout) to High Street (Dowlais Top Roundabout) is particularly affected by this and motorists have been warned to expect delays. These roadworks will be in place until early 2026. There are temporary traffic lights due to long-term roadworks on A5 Menai Bridge between A487 Treborth Road (Antelope Roundabout) and A545 Telford Road between Gwynedd and Anglesey. Motorists have been told to expect delays. These roadworks will be in place until the end of December this year. One lane is closed due to roadworks on A48 Briton Ferry Bridge Eastbound from M4 junction 42 (Swansea East/Briton Ferry, Earlswood) to A474 Neath Road (Briton Ferry Roundabout, Briton Ferry) in Neath Port Talbot. Inrix has warned that motorists could experience delays here. The roadworks here are in place until 6am on May 13. Article continues below Meanwhile in Crickhowell, in Powys, there are temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on the A40 Beaufort Street at Standard Street. Motorists have been warned to expect delays as this is in place until May 30. And across the border in Shropshire there are temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on the A490 in both directions near the border. This will be in place until May 31 this year.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Drivers warned of M4 and other major road and lane closures in Wales today - Saturday, March 15
Drivers are being warned of delays, road closures and roadworks taking place across Wales this weekend. As many head out to enjoy their weekends, there are a number of potential disruptions you should avoid in order to keep your day running smoothly. These include disruption in Cardiff as Wales take on England in the Six Nations, and overnight hold-ups on the Prince of Wales Bridge. Here's an at a glance guide of all the areas of Wales set to experience traffic delays this weekend. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here. Delays are expected in Cardiff on Saturday as Wales take on England in the Six Nations at 4.45pm. Road closures will be in place from 1pm until about 8pm on roads around Principality Stadium. From early in the day, Scott Road and Park Street will be closed to prepare Gate 5 and to protect queuing fans. One lane is closed due to resurfacing work and contraflow on M4 Prince of Wales Bridge in both directions between junction 22 M49 and junction 23 M48. One lane is shut on each side, with Wales-bound traffic running through a contraflow. There will be some overnight closures until May 30. The A470 in Powys is closed both directions due to roadworks from Talerddig to Llanbrynmair until April 11. Diversions are in place via A470, A458, A483, Mallwyd, Llangadfan, Welshpool, Newtown, Caersws. The A4054 Upper High Street in Rhondda is closed in both directions until December 31 due to long-term roadworks from A465 Heads Of The Valleys Road to Vaynor Road. A lane is closed due to electricity work on the A5 in both directions at B5434 Gate Road in Wrexham until April 4. In Denbighshire, there's temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A494 in both directions between the A5104 Corwen and the primary school Gwyddelwern until April 4. Expect delays. In Ceredigion, there's temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A487 near the cemetery until March 21. Motorists are advised to expect delays. In Aberdulais, a lane is closed due to roadworks on A465 eastbound from A4230 Main Road (Aberdulais roundabout) to B4434 Commercial Road (Resolven roundabout, Resolven) until March 29. Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. See our Privacy Notice.
