Traffic builds after crash on A4042 partially blocks busy road

The A4042 in Pontypool is currently blocked with queueing traffic due to an accident in the area. Gwent Police confirmed at around 9.04am this morning (Friday, October 27), that they are currently dealing with a road traffic collision on A4042 between Pontymoel and Rechem.

According to traffic monitoring service, the A4042 southbound is partially blocked and there's queueing traffic from A472 Pontypool rounabout to A4051 Rechem roundabout. This is affecting traffic heading towards Newport.

Motorists have been advised to avoid the area if possible and find alternative routes for their journey.

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