Traffic Diversions Expected as Maintenance Work on M4 Causes Delays in Welsh Roads

🚧 Heads up, drivers! This week’s roadworks and closures are going to shake up your travel plans across Wales, particularly on the M4. 🚗
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Here’s your quick guide to avoid any bumps on your journey:
Traffic Updates

1. **M4 Alert**:
– **Junction 42 (Neath Port Talbot) Eastbound**: Slip road closed nightly from 8pm to 6am, ending 27 August. Diversions are set up.
Traffic Updates
– **Between Junctions 26 & 24 Eastbound**: Resurfacing work from 26 to 30 August. Expect nightly closures.
– **Between Junctions 24 & 26 Westbound**: Night closures from 30 August to 9 September for roadworks.
– **Junction 40 (Taibach) Westbound**: Traffic disruption due to electrical work, 26 to 28 August, 8pm to 6am.
– **Junction 42 (Earlswood) Westbound**: Entry slip road closed for construction, 27 August to 3 September, 8pm to 6am.

2. **More Disruptions**:
– **M48 Severn Bridge**: New weight limit for lorries due to maintenance from 27 August until May 2026.

3. **Local Routes**:
– **Bridgend**: Lane closures on M4 until November and temporary traffic lights on A473 until 3 October.
– **Powys**: A4215 at Libanus closed until 29 August. Delays should be expected on A470 at Llanstephan.
– **Gwynedd**: Roadworks on A5 Menai Bridge, continuing through to next summer.
– **Carmarthenshire**: A484 in Llanelli has temporary lights until 29 August; A40 in Johnstown will experience daily closures until November.
– **Cardiff**: Lane shut on A4161, ongoing until 31 August.

Stay ahead of the congestion by planning your route in advance! 🚦🚗

For every road travel query, keep this post saved and avoid the headache of last-minute detours. Safe travels, everyone! 🚘