A40 Hardwick Gyratory

Layout and signage

Aberhonddu — Brecon
Y Fenni — Abergavenny A40
Hereford A465
Brynbuga — Usk B4598
Casnewydd — Newport
Cwmbran
A4042
A465 becomes A40
  B4598
A465
A40
   

A4042
  Casnewydd — Newport
A4042
Y Fenni — Abergavenny
Aberhonddu — Brecon A40
Hereford A465
Brynbuga — Usk B4598
A40 becomes A465

Lane configuration

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

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

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