Overnight A40 closures and restrictions near Ross-on-Wye from September

Drivers using the A40 between Ross-on-Wye and the England/Wales border are being warned to expect seven months of overnight closures, speed limits, and restrictions as major repair work continues on the road.

National Highways has confirmed a new order will take effect from 1 September 2025 to allow verge and embankment repairs along the route. The order replaces an earlier notice.

What drivers need to know

The measures will include:

• 40mph speed limit on both eastbound and westbound A40 between Ganarew and the England/Wales border.
  
• Full overnight closures of:
  • The westbound A40 between Whitchurch (B4164) and the England/Wales border.
    
  • The eastbound A40 from the border to the unnamed road at Ganarew.
    
• Contraflow system: eastbound traffic near the border will be diverted onto one lane of the westbound carriageway.
  
• Width restriction: vehicles wider than 2.9 metres will not be allowed on the A40 between Ross-on-Wye (A449 junction) and the border.
  
• No overtaking allowed on the westbound carriageway during contraflow operation.
  
• No pedestrians or cyclists on sections of the A40 near the border and adjacent footways.

When and how long

• Works began in September 2024 and are set to continue until March 2026.
  
• Closures will run overnight between 8pm and 6am.
  
• Speed limits, contraflow and width restrictions will apply 24 hours a day for the duration.

Diversions

• General traffic: signed diversion routes will use the A40, A465 and A49.
  
• Abnormal/wide loads (over 2.9m): must use the A449/M4/M5/A40 route.
  
• Cyclists: should follow the A466 (Wye Bridge), Route 423 of the National Cycle Network, Biblins Rope Bridge and through The Doward to Ganarew.

Exemptions

• Emergency service vehicles, special forces, and winter maintenance vehicles are exempt from certain restrictions.
  
• Workers connected with the road scheme may also be exempt.

Anyone with questions can contact project manager Gerry Crerand on 07767 836094.

The order remains in force until the works are completed or until 22 March 2026, whichever comes first.