Drivers in Monmouthshire are being advised of upcoming traffic restrictions affecting roads in Trellech and the Chepstow area.

Monmouthshire County Council has announced a temporary closure of Beacon Road, Trellech, on Wednesday, October 21 from 8am to 5pm to allow telecommunications poling works to be carried out safely.

The closure will affect a 175-metre section of the road approximately 55 metres from its junction with Llandogo Road.

A signed diversion route will be in place via Greenway Lane, the B4293 Church Street and Llandogo Road.

Meanwhile, a temporary speed restriction has been introduced on the B4235 between Mounton Brook and Chepstow at Mynyddbach. The order will come into effect on Tuesday, October 20.

The affected section, around 330 metres in length and located approximately 0.9 kilometres east of the junction with Itton Court Road, has seen the speed limit reduced from 60mph to 40mph.

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The council said both measures are necessary to ensure the safety of workers and road users during the works.