DRIVERS in several parts of Monmouthshire are being advised to prepare for temporary road closures later this month as utility and telecommunications works are carried out across the county.

Monmouthshire County Council has announced planned traffic restrictions affecting roads in Little Mill, Shirenewton and Monmouth.

One of the closures will affect the A472 Berthon Road, Little Mill on Sunday, November 15 from 9am to 2pm. The council said the restriction is needed to allow Wales and West Utilities to carry out repair works along the A4042, with Berthon Road closed as part of traffic management arrangements.

The closure will affect a section of road around 475 metres west of its junction with Millbrook Court for approximately 45 metres. A signed diversion route will be in place via the A4042, A40, A449 and A472.

In Shirenewton, a section of the C61.1 road between Shirenewton and Rhewl Farm is scheduled to close from Monday, November 16 to Tuesday, November 17, operating daily between 9.30am and 3.30pm.

The closure is required to enable BT cabling and poling works to be undertaken safely. The affected stretch extends from the junction with Spout Hill for approximately 0.95 kilometres.

Motorists will be diverted via the C61.1 route, Crick Road and the A48, with access to properties maintained where possible during the works.

Meanwhile, Goldwire Lane, Monmouth will be closed between Monday, November 16 and Wednesday, November 18 to allow Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water works to take place.

The closure will affect a section of road approximately 35 metres from its junction with Somerset Road for around 25 metres. Reasonable access for residents and businesses will be maintained throughout the project.

A signed diversion route for the Goldwire Lane closure will direct traffic along Somerset Road, Wonastow Road and the B4233 Drybridge Street.

The temporary traffic regulation notices were issued by Monmouthshire County Council under powers granted by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The notices were signed by Carl Touhig, the council's Head of Neighbourhood Services.

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Drivers are being encouraged to allow extra time for journeys and to follow signed diversion routes while the works are carried out. Access arrangements will remain in place for affected properties wherever possible.