A465 Aberbaiden Roundabout

Layout and signage

Gilwern
Crughywel — Crickhowell
A4077
Blaenafon — Bleanavon
B4246
  A4077     B4246   Gilwern
Crughywel — Crickhowell
A4077
Blaenafon — Bleanavon
B4246

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.

Other events

  • Signs National Speed Limit begins
  • Signs 50mph speed limit begins

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