Title: Traffic Restrictions on A40 Trunk Road in Wales
Date: December 2, 2024
Source: UK New Legislation
Summary:
The UK government has announced temporary traffic prohibitions and restrictions on the A40 trunk road between Llandovery in Carmarthenshire and Trecastle in Powys, Wales. The order will be in effect from February 10, 2025, to February 14, 2025.
Affected Area:
The affected section of the A40 trunk road is located between the following points:
- Llandovery, Carmarthenshire (at or near the junction with the A483 trunk road)
- Trecastle, Powys (at or near the junction with the A470 trunk road)
Prohibitions and Restrictions:
During the specified period, the following prohibitions and restrictions will be in place:
- Full road closure: The A40 trunk road will be closed to all traffic between the affected points.
- Alternative route: Traffic will be diverted via the A483, A470, and local roads.
Purpose:
The traffic prohibitions and restrictions are necessary to facilitate essential carriageway resurfacing works.
Exceptions:
The following vehicles will be exempt from the prohibitions and restrictions:
- Emergency vehicles
- Vehicles used in connection with the resurfacing works
- Vehicles requiring access to properties within the affected area
Enforcement:
The prohibitions and restrictions will be enforced by the police and traffic officers.
Additional Information:
- The diversion route may add additional travel time, so motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.
- Residents and businesses in the affected area have been notified in advance of the traffic measures.
- The government has apologized for any inconvenience caused by the necessary roadworks.
Conclusion:
The A40 trunk road between Llandovery and Trecastle will be closed to all traffic for five days in February 2025 for carriageway resurfacing works. Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and allow extra travel time.
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UK New Legislation a new article on 2024-12-02 03:04 titled “The A40 Trunk Road (Llandovery, Carmarthenshire to Trecastle, Powys) (Temporary Traffic Prohibitions & Restrictions) Order 2024 / Gorchymyn Cefnffordd yr A40 (Llanymddyfri, Sir Gaerfyrddin i Drecastell, Powys) (Gwaharddiadau a Chyfyngiadau Traffig Dros Dro) 2024”. Please write a detailed article on this news item, including any relevant information. Answers should be in English.
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