Malpas

Newport M4 Malpas viaduct road closures and diversions

It has already been reported the westbound carriageway of the motorway will be closed at the Malpas viaduct between junctions 26 and 25a from 6am on Saturday, February 17, until 6am on Monday, February 19.
A diversion will be in place travelling throug…

M4 Malpas Viaduct closed again this weekend for works

The westbound carriageway of the motorway will be closed from junction 26 for Malpas and J25A Grove Park from 8am on Saturday, February 17 until 6am on Monday, February 19. 
Traffic Wales has said the closure is being put in place while essential expan…

Newport: M4 traffic delays due to Malpas Viaduct repair work

The delay was estimated to be around 30 minutes, but westbound traffic on the M4 was unaffected. Traffic Wales said the works, which will see expansion joints in the viaduct replaced, were “essential maintenance”.The M4 eastbound is due to re-open at 0…

M4 crash sees heavy rush-hour traffic around Newport

A crash caused heavy traffic on the M4 near Newport. The motorway saw tailbacks eastbound with one lane closed from M25 Caerleon and J24 Coldra on Tuesday afternoon.
Traffic Wales reported that they were dealing with an incident eastbound between J25 C…

In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Blackwood and Caldicot

KALLUM JEAVONS, 28, of no fixed abode, Newport was jailed for 21 weeks after he pleaded guilty to affray and possession of an offensive weapon – a builder’s trowel – on Commercial Street on July 31.
He must pay £620 costs following his release from pri…

Pollution levels on Newport roads is dropping, surveys show

Building more walking and cycling[1] routes, investing in more electric buses, and general moves towards more people working from home have all helped the city meet national standards on air quality.
Lower speeds on the M4 in Newport, to an average lim…

Delays expected as closures announced on M4 this week

A number of closures have been announced on the M4 this week with drivers asked to expect delays. There are a host of maintenance works being carried out along the motorway.
Motorists are asked to take into account the various closures in order to avoi…

In court from Newport, Pontypool, Ebbw Vale and Caerphilly

KYLE THORNE, 30, of Lower Square, Beaufort, Ebbw Vale was handed a suspended jail sentence of eight weeks and banned from driving for three years after he pleaded guilty to drink driving with 105 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on …

M4 crash at Newport causes delays – live updates

A crash on the M4 in Newport is causing delays. The incident happened at around 7pm in the eastbound lane of the Brynglas tunnels, a witness said.
It is understood that the crash involved a car and a lorry. Images from Traffic Wales shows slow queues n…