A469 Caerphilly county road shuts amid mountain landslip fears
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Key Points:
- The A469 road between Tirphil and Pontlottyn in Caerphilly will close for up to two years to address a significant landslip risk caused by an unstable hillside, with essential work delayed until autumn and costing at least £20 million.
- Increased rainfall and previous storm damage have accelerated land movement since 2014, leading to the designation of the area as an "active slip" and raising concerns about a potential catastrophic landslip threatening lives, properties, and a mains water supply.
- Local business owners fear the long-term closure will severely impact passing trade and economic activity, recalling previous disruptions during shorter closures that made the area feel like a "ghost town."
- The A469 is the only main road connecting communities
