Velothon Wales will be taking place in South Wales on Sunday 14th June, which will cause some disruption to public transport.
Please be aware there will be extensive road closures in and around Blaenavon, Abersychan, Pontypool, Crumlin, Newbridge, Blackwood, Maesycwmmer, Ystrad Mynach and Caerphilly.
As a result there will be significant disruption to most bus routes in these areas from the start of the day until approximately 19:00.
Revised routes and timetables will apply on Stagecoach Bus routes 24, 26, 50, 56, 151, C16, X15, A, B, C.
In particular:
- Route 24 will operate between Newport and Pontypool Town Centre for most of the day.
- Route 26 will operate 10 minutes earlier from Blackwood for most of the day as it will need to operate via an alternative route between Blackwood & Ystrad Mynach.
- Route 50 will be split at Caerphilly for most of the day with one bus operating between Newport and Caerphilly (The Wheatsheaf) with another bus operating the Bargoed to Caerphilly (Piccadilly)
section.
- Route B will operate via the A470 between Caerphilly and UHW Heath Hospital.
Due to the nature of the event, all times are approximate and passengers are advised to check times and routes carefully. Please be aware that diversions on some routes change throughout the day.
Buses will not stop on the diversionary routes.
For more information on the diversions in place, please click here.