A468 road

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A468
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Route information
Length11.9 mi [1]  (19.2 km)
Major junctions
east endUK road A467.svg A467 Bassaleg
51°34′33″N3°02′37″W / 51.5759°N 3.0435°W / 51.5759; -3.0435
Major intersectionsUK road A469.svg A469
UK road A4054.svg A4054
west endUK road A470.svg A470 Nantgarw
51°33′34″N3°16′06″W / 51.5595°N 3.2683°W / 51.5595; -3.2683
Location
Country United Kingdom
Constituent country Wales
Primary
destinations
Newport, Wales
Road network
UK road A467.svg A467 UK road A469.svg A469

The A468 is a principal road from Newport to Nantgarw. The current route begins at the A467 in Bassaleg then passes through Rhiwderin, Machen, Trethomas, Bedwas and Caerphilly, terminating on the A470.

History

Originally the A468 began at the Handpost Pub on the junction with the former A467 (reclassified to B4240) and proceeded west along Bassaleg Road, passing under a pair of stone arch bridges carrying the Ebbw Valley Railway and the Brecon and Merthyr Railway before reaching the current starting point. [2]

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References

  1. "Driving directions to Caerphilly Rd/A468". Google Maps. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
  2. "A468". The Society for All British and Irish Road Enthusiasts. Retrieved 28 May 2014.

Coordinates: 51°35′27″N3°07′38″W / 51.59077°N 3.12724°W / 51.59077; -3.12724