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Residents and council leaders warn that closing Newport M4 junctions will worsen traffic
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The Welsh government has proposed closing M4 junction 27 at High Cross completely, alongside the eastbound slip roads at junction 26 (Malpas) and junction 25 (Caerleon), to ease congestion at the Brynglas Tunnels. Local residents, councillors, and Newport council leader Dimitri Batrouni have strongly opposed the plans, arguing they will increase town centre traffic and negatively impact commutes, while advocating instead for a southern relief road.
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- The Welsh government proposed closing M4 junction 27 and eastbound slip roads at junctions 25 and 26 to tackle congestion at the Brynglas Tunnels.
- Newport council leader Dimitri Batrouni and local residents have vowed to fight the proposals, stating they will increase local traffic.
- Residents fear the closures will force them to travel through the town centre, adding time and disruption to their journeys home.
- Local representatives suggest that a southern relief road or expanding the Brynglas Tunnels would be a more effective solution.
- Deputy transport minister Mark Hooper stated that maintaining the current situation is not an option and dismissed the previously axed black route as unachievable.