Velothon Cymru Major bus service disruption Sunday 14 June 2015 On Sunday 14 June 2015, South Wales will host Velothon Cymru (a 140km cycle race) 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 1900hrs. Revised routes and timetables will apply on 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. Further details including revised timetables can be found at www.caerphilly.gov.uk www.stagecoachbus.com/southwales or by contacting Traveline Cymru 0871 200 22 33 For more information about the velothon www.velothon-wales.co.uk
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