Two major routes in Herefordshire are closed this morning, with motorists warned to expect significant disruption throughout the day.
The A40 in Herefordshire is closed eastbound between the A466 (Monmouth) and A49 (Wilton) on the Welsh/English border due to a landslide that encroached onto the eastbound carriageway and affected the westbound carriageway during Friday (9th) morning.
The westbound carriageway re-opened on Saturday (10th) evening.
The eastbound closure is expected to remain ongoing until at least Tuesday (13th) whilst further essential land surveys are undertaken in the vicinity to ensure road is safe to re-open again.
Road users are advised to follow the Solid Circle diversion symbol on road signs:
At the junction of the A40/A466 take the exit to the A466 Monmouth.
Continue northwest along the A466 to its junction with the A49 at Kings Thorn.
Take the A49 south to Wilton Roundabout, Ross-on-Wye, and re-join the A40.
*PLEASE NOTE THE DIVERSION IS NOT SUITABLE FOR HGV’S OR HIGH SIDED VEHICLES DUE TO A LOW BRIDGE WITH A 15’6″ HEIGHT RESTRICTION IN MONMOUTH.
The A438 (Hereford to Ledbury) remains closed between Tarrington and Trumpet this morning.
This is due to oil contamination environmental works following recent flooding.
Motorists are advised to plan ahead of their journeys, with bus services also diverted due to the closure.
