New UK Legislation Restricts Traffic on A40 Trunk Road
November 8, 2024: A new Statutory Instrument has been made by the Welsh Ministers under sections 14(1) and 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended. The order is titled “The A40 Trunk Road (Brecon Road, Monmouthshire to the County Boundary at Glangrwyney, Powys) (Temporary Traffic Prohibitions and Restrictions) Order 2024 / Gorchymyn Cefnffordd yr A40 (Brecon Road, Sir Fynwy hyd at y Ffin Sirol yng Nglangrwyne, Powys) (Gwaharddiadau a Chyfyngiadau Traffig Dros Dro) 2024.”
Purpose of the Order
The purpose of the Order is to introduce temporary traffic prohibitions and restrictions on certain sections of the A40 Trunk Road in Wales, between Brecon Road, Monmouthshire and the county boundary at Glangrwyney, Powys. These restrictions are necessary to facilitate essential resurfacing and other maintenance works on the road.
Details of the Restrictions
The following temporary traffic prohibitions and restrictions will be in place:
- Full road closure: The A40 Trunk Road will be fully closed to all traffic between the following points:
- Brecon Road, Monmouthshire (at the junction with the A472)
- The county boundary at Glangrwyney, Powys
- Dates and times: The full road closure will be in effect from 8:00 PM on Friday, November 11, 2024, to 6:00 AM on Monday, November 14, 2024.
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Detour: Traffic will be diverted via the following alternative route:
- A472 southbound
- A4040 westbound
- A4077 southbound
- A40 southbound
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Speed limit: A temporary speed limit of 30 mph will be in force on the following section of the A40 Trunk Road:
- Between the county boundary at Glangrwyney, Powys, and the junction with the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road
Exceptions
The following exceptions will apply to the traffic restrictions:
- Emergency services vehicles
- Vehicles with a permit issued by the Welsh Ministers
Penalties
Any person who fails to comply with the traffic restrictions imposed by this Order is liable to a fine of up to £1,000.
Additional Information
Further information about the restrictions, including details of any updates or changes, can be obtained from:
- Traffic Wales: traffic.gov.wales/
- National Highways: nationalhighways.co.uk/
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