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Dowlais Top junction will provide access to the A4060, Dowlais Top high street and Pengarnddu industrial estate.

First published:
15 September 2021
Last updated:

Overview

Finishing works are ongoing, with the aim of having the junction operational by Christmas 2024.

This will allow A465 through traffic to travel over the junction.

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Map showing the changes at Dowlais Top junction
Map showing the changes at Dowlais Top junction

What we’ve done

We have:

  • moved utilities
  • built a temporary road
  • built slip roads
  • built bridges at Jones Street and Dowlais Top junction
  • created a lapwing habitat
  • investigated and carried-out treatment work on mineworks
  • installed and opened a new pedestrian bridge at Dowlais Ponds 

The road has been built on embankment up to 30ft (9m) above the existing level.

For traffic news on this junction, visit Traffic Wales.