Written question WQ100935
- Asked by
- Peter FoxConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 6 days
Question
Will the Cabinet Minister outline the reasoning for the current lane closure on the A465 between Gilwern and Abergavenny?
Answer
Answered by Deputy Minister for Transport (Mark Hooper)
The eastbound lane closure on the A465 between Gilwern and Abergavenny is required to enable Welsh Water to undertake emergency repairs to a burst water main.
The length of the closure reflects Welsh Water’s safety requirements. Our South Wales Trunk Road Agent is discussing whether the closure can be shortened and, if this can be achieved safely, it will be reduced over the weekend of 17th and 18th October.
Welsh Water currently expects to complete the emergency works and remove the lane closure by Friday 23 October.