The stretch of road is from Ty Gamallt to Marteg Bridge, north of Rhayader, which will be closed between 7pm and 6am for a week. (Image: Newsquest)
An overnight closure will affect a Mid Wales road, potentially creating a lengthy diversion for those travelling near Rhayader.
Traffic Wales North and Mid confirmed that, starting tonight (Friday, March 15) at 7pm, a stretch of the A470 will be closed in both directions overnight.
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The stretch of road is from Ty Gamallt to Marteg Bridge, north of Rhayader, which will be closed between 7pm and 6am for a week, with the close scheduled to end on Saturday, March 23.
The closure has been put in place to facilitate resurfacing works being carried out on the road.
A diversion has been put in place, taking drivers as far as Newtown in order to bypass the closed stretch of road.
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