A40 closed Abergavenny to Llanwenarth both directions

Road closure on the A40 both directions at Abergavenny to Llanwenarth on Sunday 8 November 2026, from 08:57. Cleared at 13:02 after 4 h 5 min. Timeline of reports from Traffic Wales.

Status: Cleared 13:02 on 8 Nov 2026, after 4 h 5 min
Location: A40 both directions · Abergavenny to Llanwenarth
Reported as: Road closed
Lanes: Road closed
Sources: Traffic Wales

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Timeline

08:57 Traffic Wales: road closed
13:02 Traffic Wales no longer reports it
13:02 All clear: no source reports it any more

Source reports

A40 : Both directions : Abergavenny to Llanwenarth : Ceremonial event : Closed : Delays possible : 08/11/26 0900-1300

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