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Search the Public Notice PortalA main Newport road will be closed overnight, with the order in force for up to 18 months.
The closure on the A48 Southern Distributor Road began on August 15, 2026, for highway and infrastructure works.
The closure, which will be in phases, aims to reduce disruption by being enforced overnight.
The alternative route will be via the M4 Junction 24 to 28, A4810 Eastern Distributor Road and B4237 Cardiff Road, Newport.
An alternative route has been set up for affected drivers.
The road will be closed for up to 18 months or until the work is finished, whichever comes first.
However, Newport City Council confirmed that emergency and pedestrian access will still be available.
The order has been made by Newport City Council, which has used its powers under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to enforce the closure.
The council has stated that the closure is necessary for the completion of the highway and infrastructure works.
Queries can be made by emailing conveyancing.team@newport.gov.uk.
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