The A470 Trunk Road (Powys/Merthyr Tydfil County Boundary to Builth Wells, Powys) (Temporary Speed Restrictions & No Overtaking) Order 2025 / Gorchymyn Cefnffordd yr A470 (Ffin Sirol Powys/Merthyr Tudful i Lanfair-ym-Muallt, Powys) (Cyfyngiadau Cyflymder Dros Dro a Dim Goddiweddyd) 2025
Date: 2025-01-14
Title: The A470 Trunk Road (Powys/Merthyr Tydfil County Boundary to Builth Wells, Powys) (Temporary Speed Restrictions & No Overtaking) Order 2025 / Gorchymyn Cefnffordd yr A470 (Ffin Sirol Powys/Merthyr Tudful i Lanfair-ym-Muallt, Powys) (Cyfyngiadau Cyflymder Dros Dro a Dim Goddiweddyd) 2025
Purpose: To introduce temporary speed restrictions and no overtaking zones on the A470 Trunk Road between the Powys/Merthyr Tydfil county boundary and Builth Wells, Powys.
Background: The Welsh Minister for Economy and Infrastructure has made this Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other enabling powers. The Order is necessary because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road.
Provisions:
- The Order introduces a temporary 40 mph speed limit on the A470 Trunk Road between the Powys/Merthyr Tydfil county boundary and Builth Wells, Powys.
- The Order also introduces a no overtaking zone on the A470 Trunk Road between the Powys/Merthyr Tydfil county boundary and Builth Wells, Powys.
Exceptions:
- The speed limit and no overtaking zone will not apply to emergency vehicles or vehicles being used in connection with the works.
Penalties:
- Failure to comply with the speed limit or no overtaking zone may result in a fine or other penalty.
Duration:
- The Order will come into force on 2025-01-16 and will remain in force until the works are completed or until the Order is revoked or varied.
Consultation:
- The Welsh Minister for Economy and Infrastructure consulted with the local authorities and other interested parties before making the Order.
Availability of Documents:
- Copies of the Order and related documents can be obtained from the Welsh Government website or from the offices of Powys County Council or Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.
The A470 Trunk Road (Powys/Merthyr Tydfil County Boundary to Builth Wells, Powys) (Temporary Speed Restrictions & No Overtaking) Order 2025 / Gorchymyn Cefnffordd yr A470 (Ffin Sirol Powys/Merthyr Tudful i Lanfair-ym-Muallt, Powys) (Cyfyngiadau Cyflymder Dros Dro a Dim Goddiweddyd) 2025
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