UPDATE: 6.56pm

Traffic Wales have confirmed that the section of the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road has re-opened between Brynmawr and Ebbw Vale

A landslip closed the route between the two roundabouts in both directions.

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The Heads of the Valleys Road is closed both ways after a landslip on the eastbound carriageway.

The road is closed between the Ebbw Vale roundabout and Brynmawr roundabout, with the heavy rain expected to have caused the incident.

Traffic is reported to be moving well around the closure points and local diversions are currently place.

Traffic Wales has announced that the closure will remain in place until further notice, with an update expected around 10.30pm.