A468 road
The A468 is a principal road from Newport to Nantgarw. The current route begins at the A467 in Bassaleg then passes through Rhiwderin, Machen, Trethomas, Bedwas and Caerphilly, terminating on the A470.
Route information | |
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Length | 11.9 mi[1] (19.2 km) |
Major junctions | |
east end | 51.5759°N 3.0435°W |
west end | 51.5595°N 3.2683°W |
Location | |
Primary destinations | Newport, Wales |
Road network | |
History
Originally the A468 began at the Handpost Pub on the junction with the former A467 (reclassified to B4240) and proceeded west along Bassaleg Road, passing under a pair of stone arch bridges carrying the Ebbw Valley Railway and the Brecon and Merthyr Railway before reaching the current starting point.[2]
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References
- "Driving directions to Caerphilly Rd/A468". Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
- "A468". The Society for All British and Irish Road Enthusiasts. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
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