Planned work to utilities will bring lane and road closures across the county
Monmouthshire residents should expect a number of local traffic disruptions as councils and utility contractors undertake essential poling and water works during the coming week. Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders have been issued to permit crews to carry out the work safely, with measures including single-lane working, full short closures, signed diversions and reduced speed limits.
The programme begins on 23 July with activity on the R64 Kemeys Road to Llanarth Road at Llanvihangel Gobion. MJ Quinn will carry out poling on that route under temporary traffic signals, operating between 10:00 and 17:00. For safety the legal speed limit on the affected section will be reduced from 60mph to 30mph.
Where and when the restrictions apply
Several other short-term measures are planned, affecting both Abergavenny and more rural parts of the county. The schedule below sets out the main locations, dates and practical notes for drivers and residents.
- Mount Pleasant Road, Penpergwm — two-phase poling: 0.70km closed on 23 July (08:00–17:00); smaller 60m closure on 24 July. Diversion signed via King Road and Glanffrwd Road.
- Llandewi Rhydderch — 24 July: 80m closure on Galchen Road (11:00–17:00) with diversion via B4233 and Plough Road; separate 60m closure on Church Lane (08:00–17:00) using Mount Pleasant Road, Glanffrwd Road, Panel Road and Plough Road as the diversion route.
- Belmont Close, Abergavenny — 27 to 29 July (08:00–17:00). As a no-through route there will be no formal diversion; operatives on site will manage access with potential short delays.
- Barry-Cathlea Road, Llangattock Lingoed — phased closure: 290m closed on 27 July (diversion via Pool Hall Road, Old Court Road, Great Park Road and Grosmont Road); a 0.65km section closed on 28 July (dead-end; site staff to assist residents).
- Twmballyn at Llanelly Hill — 28 to 30 July: Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water will close a 50m section; traffic to be routed via Waenllapria and Miners Row.
| Location | Date(s) | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| R64 Kemeys Road to Llanarth Road, Llanvihangel Gobion | 23 July | 10:00–17:00 | Single-lane with temporary signals; speed limit reduced to 30mph |
| Mount Pleasant Road, Penpergwm | 23–24 July | 08:00–17:00 | Phase closures; signed diversion via King Road and Glanffrwd Road |
| Galchen Road & Church Lane, Llandewi Rhydderch | 24 July | Various (08:00–17:00 / 11:00–17:00) | Separate closures with signed diversions using nearby roads |
| Belmont Close, Abergavenny | 27–29 July | 08:00–17:00 | No formal diversion; site operatives to manage access |
| Barry-Cathlea Road, Llangattock Lingoed | 27–28 July | Daytime | Phased closures; diversions and manual assistance where dead-ends affect residents |
| Twmballyn at Llanelly Hill (Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water) | 28–30 July | Not specified | 50m closure; diversion via Waenllapria and Miners Row |
Drivers planning journeys across Monmouthshire during these dates should allow additional time and follow the signed diversion routes. Residents on dead-end streets affected by closures are to be assisted by on-site workers where access cannot be maintained by a formal diversion.
Monmouthshire County Council has published the temporary traffic orders to enable the safe completion of these works; contractors are responsible for on-site traffic management. Road users are advised to heed temporary signs and any directions given by operatives for their own safety and that of the workforce.
