HISTORICAL FACTS: A465 - The Untold Story

Postman killed in quad bike crash on the A465 was 'an amazing father'

Desmond James's family have paid a beautiful tribute to the dad who was well known in Resolven from his walks with his dog Jenko

Wales Online · Jul 4, 2023

The village that's become a 'cut-through' where people don't stop to shop due to roadworks

Road closures and confusing signs mean passers-by have stopped dropping in

Wales Online · Jan 14, 2023

'Dangerous' roundabout to be changed after series of crashes in matter of weeks

The A465 roundabout near Hirwaun has led to a spate of crashes causing injuries and car write-offs, say people in the area

Wales Online · Jan 13, 2023

Car fire on the A465 leaves just a smoking, burnt-out wreck

Police and fire services cone off part of the dual carriageway as blaze takes hold on vehicle

Wales Online · Jul 3, 2022

Stretch of A465 to close at night for the next week

Motorists are facing night time diversions, but there will also be roadworks during the day

Wales Online · Apr 26, 2022

Plans revealed for £30m Aberdare bypass extension in the Cynon Valley

The scheme would create a single carriageway from a new roundabout at Croesbychan on the A465 to a new roundabout off the A4059 (the Aberdare bypass)

Wales Online · Mar 9, 2022

Why Wales' biggest road scheme is no longer justified

The under construction dualling of the A656 between Dowlais and Hirwaun conflicts with Welsh Governmen transport and climate change policies

Birmingham Post · Mar 9, 2022

Tribute paid to crash victim who 'brought smiles and laughter' wherever he went

Luke Morgan, 30, died after the crash on the A465

Wales Online · Feb 28, 2022

The tiny village which is being absolutely ruined by roadworks that will last for years

'In the long run, perhaps it will be beneficial when the road opens, but that's not going to be for another few years. We've got to try and survive it first'

Wales Online · Jan 3, 2022