The notice has received a mixed reaction since it was made public on Tuesday, with some saying it will cause traffic issues and difficulties for the local businesses, while others say it would encourage more active travel and result in less people using their cars. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained throughout the trial period.Ĭaldicot town centre (Image: WalesOnline/ Rob Browne) Residents and businesses will still have access from the B4245 but through traffic will not be permitted. No final decision on the long-term plan for the road has been made. It is currently examining ways of improving the road for users, and its options include widening the footway on both sides and making it a greener environment. Read more: Ludicrous mistake on Welsh road sign 'makes my blood boil' It said the three-week closure of the road near the junction at Jubilee Way was to 'understand the impact of such a closure on Newport Road itself as well on surrounding streets and nearby businesses'. The council said it was examining whether the best way to improve that area of Newport Road would be to close it to through traffic. Monmouthshire County Council have announced that Newport Road in Caldicot, between the town centre and the B4245, will be closed to through traffic for a three-week trial period beginning on Monday, October 11. Part of the main road through a town is to be closed to traffic for three weeks - and could be shut to cars for good. The goal is to assist local governments in developing better sustainability plans and mapping tools by utilizing relevant data.Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice In 2022, Google plans to bring its Tree Canopy insights to more than 100 cities around the world, including Guadalajara, London, Sydney, and Toronto. The company intends to bring that capability to Australia and other countries in the coming months. Google has also collaborated with the National Interagency Fire Center in the United States to display more types of fire. The new feature will be available globally this week on many of the best Android phones, followed by iOS devices and desktop in October.

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