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A469 Closure: £20M Project to Prevent Landslip Delays Travelers

1/5/2026

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A "moving mountain" will close the A469 road between Tirphil and Pontlottyn in Caerphilly county for up to two years to prevent a landslip.
The project, expected to cost at least £20 million, has been delayed until autumn after years of temporary measures.
Local traders worry about lost business during the closure, but acknowledge the necessity.
Diversions will extend travel times by 20–25 minutes for thousands of motorists.

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Story summary

A "moving mountain" will close the A469 road between Tirphil and Pontlottyn in Caerphilly county for up to two years to prevent a landslip.
The project, expected to cost at least £20 million, has been delayed until autumn after years of temporary measures.
Local traders worry about lost business during the closure, but acknowledge the necessity.
Diversions will extend travel times by 20–25 minutes for thousands of motorists.