The M4 Motorway & A470 Trunk Road (Coryton Interchange, Cardiff to Cefn Coed Roundabout, Merthyr Tydfil) (Temporary Prohibition of Vehicles & Cyclists) Order 2024 / Gorchymyn Traffordd yr M4 a Chefnffordd yr A470 (Cyfnewidfa Coryton, Caerdydd i Gylchfan Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tudful) (Gwahardd Cerbydau a Beicwyr Dros Dro) 2024
1. Introduction
The M4 Motorway & A470 Trunk Road (Coryton Interchange, Cardiff to Cefn Coed Roundabout, Merthyr Tydfil) (Temporary Prohibition of Vehicles & Cyclists) Order 2024 / Gorchymyn Traffordd yr M4 a Chefnffordd yr A470 (Cyfnewidfa Coryton, Caerdydd i Gylchfan Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tudful) (Gwahardd Cerbydau a Beicwyr Dros Dro) 2024 is a piece of legislation that was introduced in the United Kingdom on 24 December 2024. The Order prohibits vehicles and cyclists from using a section of the M4 Motorway and A470 Trunk Road between Coryton Interchange, Cardiff and Cefn Coed Roundabout, Merthyr Tydfil.
2. Purpose of the Order
The purpose of the Order is to allow for essential maintenance work to be carried out on the M4 Motorway and A470 Trunk Road. The work will involve resurfacing the road surface, replacing damaged signs and gantries, and carrying out other essential maintenance tasks.
3. Duration of the Order
The Order will come into effect on 9 January 2025 and will remain in force until 10 April 2025. However, the Order may be extended or revoked at any time by the Welsh Government.
4. Exemptions
The Order does not apply to:
- Emergency vehicles
- Vehicles used for the purposes of the maintenance work
- Vehicles accessing properties adjacent to the affected section of road
5. Alternative Routes
During the period of the Order, traffic will be diverted via alternative routes. The following diversion routes will be in place:
- For traffic travelling eastbound on the M4 Motorway, traffic will be diverted at Coryton Interchange onto the A48(M) westbound, then onto the A470 southbound at the Pentwyn Interchange.
- For traffic travelling westbound on the M4 Motorway, traffic will be diverted at the Cefn Coed Interchange onto the A470 northbound, then onto the A48(M) eastbound at the Pentwyn Interchange.
- For traffic travelling north on the A470 Trunk Road, traffic will be diverted at the Coryton Interchange onto the A48(M) eastbound, then onto the M4 Motorway westbound at the Pentwyn Interchange.
- For traffic travelling southbound on the A470 Trunk Road, traffic will be diverted at the Cefn Coed Interchange onto the M4 Motorway eastbound, then onto the A48(M) westbound at the Pentwyn Interchange.
6. Penalties
Anyone who contravenes the Order may be liable to a fine of up to £1,000.
7. Further Information
For further information about the Order, please contact the Welsh Government at 0300 060 4000.
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