A470 in Powys repaired 18 months after road collapse
The collapsed section of the A470 in Powys has been fixed, according to Traffic Wales. The A470 near Talerddig has been undergoing a long term repair work after a section of retaining wall collapsed leading to disruption in the area for over a year. A large hole appeared on the edge of the carriageway in November […]
Pothole repairs to begin on major Welsh roads
A programme of works to repair thousands of potholes on some of Wales’ major roads has been given the green light. The £25m refurbishment programme, announced earlier this year by the Welsh Government, is funding 22 projects across Wales’ strategic road network. The work will improve over 100km of road and help its future resilience […]
Emergency closure of A470 for Dwr Cymru works
A major road will close in both directions for emergency works to be carried out. The A470 is now shut between Maenan (at the site of the Dolgarrog train station) and Tal-y-Cafn in Wales. Traffic Wales said it is due to emergency works by Dwr Cymru. It comes a week after a major mains burst […]
A470 closure: Welsh drivers face 70 mile diversion
Drivers in Wales are facing a 70-mile diversion as a stretch of the A470 has closed for up to three months starting from yesterday, 20 January. The closure, affecting a three-mile section between Talerddig and Dolfach, will run until April 11. In October 2023 a retaining wall supporting the A470 between Talerddig and Dolfach partially […]
A470 works postponed after rail crash
Planned roadworks on the A470 at Talerddig which are due to begin this week are being paused until the New Year following a rail crash nearby last week. The Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates said: “My thoughts are with all affected by the rail incident, and my sympathies are with the […]
Total road closure planned for A470
The A470 in mid Wales between Talerddig and Dolfach will be completely closed from31 October till 20 December to provide a permanent solution following an emergency closure in October 2023, when a retaining wall which supported the road partially collapsed. Traffic Wales says it will improve the resilience of the A470 and ensure a similar emergency closure, […]