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Gwent Police have issued an alert about broken traffic signals on Risca Road in Newport.

Drivers should expect significant delays in the vicinity as the evening commute gets underway, and we’ll provide further information as it becomes available.

🚦 Traffic signal malfunction 🚦 We’re aware of a traffic signal malfunction on Risca Road, Newport. The relevant department has been notified. Please drive with caution. Thank you.

Traffic queues are now forming near the malfunctioning signals.

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Queues are developing along Risca Road, Bassaleg Road, and Stow Park Circle.

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The AA indicates the traffic signal breakdown is affecting both carriageways.

According to the AA, the backlog has eased considerably but remains ‘slow moving’.

The operational status of the signals remains uncertain, so we’re wrapping up our coverage for today.

Appreciate your viewership and hope you have a lovely evening.