WEEK-LONG overnight closures of the A467 roundabout in the Bassaleg area of Newport will start tonight.

From Monday October 23, Costain will be closing the roundabout and surrounding roads to install new signal equipment and resurface the existing road.

The works will take place across seven nights - excluding Saturday and Sunday - from 8pm until 6am.

Roads closed during these works include:

  • A467 (Forge Road) from Tredegar Park roundabout (Junction 28), northbound and southbound to Rogerstone Junction
  • A468 from Bassaleg roundabout northbound and southbound to Vicarage Close
  • Park View from the River Ebbw Bridge towards Bassaleg roundabout in both directions A diversionary route will be available via High Cross at M4 Junction 27 and along the A467, A472, A469 and A468 in both directions.

Costain say that residents of Court Crescent and Forge Lane will be required to use the access road through Bassaleg School.

Emergency vehicles will still be able to access all areas of the closures should the need arise.

The closures will affect the Stagecoach movements in both directions after the 19.15 service running south from Caerphilly and the 19.20 north to Caerphilly have moved through the closure area.

But the closures are not expected to affect pedestrian or cycle access.

Costain have told residents that the works programme has been organised to ensure that the "noisiest works" will be carried out first to minimise disruption.

A statement added: "Shortly after completing these works, motorists and pedestrians will be able to experience the benefits of the new design and the narrow lanes currently in operation will be removed.

"We thank you for your patience while we undertake the works and we will be doing everything we can to keep disruptions to a minimum.

"We would also like to thank Bassaleg Comprehensive School for allowing us to use their grounds for the diversion, enabling us to maintain access to Court Crescent and Forge Lane."

Residents with queries are asked to call Costain's public liaison officer Hannah Lewis on 01633 857972 or email hannah.lewis@costain.com.

Alternatively, call the 24-hour project helpline on 0845 600 2664.