A4234 | ||||
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![]() Junction of Splott slip road looking north | ||||
Route information | ||||
History | Construction completed 1989 | |||
Major junctions | ||||
South end | A4232 | |||
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North end | A4160 | |||
Location | ||||
Country | United Kingdom | |||
Constituent country | Wales | |||
Primary destinations | Cardiff | |||
Road network | ||||
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The A4234, also known as the Central Link Road, is a spur off the A4232 in Cardiff, the capital of Wales. It links the southern part of Cardiff city centre to the motorway network. The length of the A4234 is just 0.9 miles (1.4 km) and is entirely a two lane dual carriageway with clearway restrictions. The road was opened on 16 February 1989. [1]
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A4234 | ||
Southbound exits | Junction | Northbound exits |
Access only | Adam Street junction![]() | A4160 road, City centre, Adamsdown |
Access only | Splott slip road | Splott |
Atlantic Wharf | Atlantic Wharf roundabout![]() | City centre |
A4232 | Queen's Gate roundabout![]() | City centre |
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Coordinates: 51°28′23″N3°09′44″W / 51.4730°N 3.1621°W