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.
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| Route information | ||||
| Length | 11.9 mi[1] (19.2 km) | |||
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| east end |  A467 Bassaleg51°34′33″N 3°02′37″W / 51.5759°N 3.0435°W | |||
 A469 A4054 | ||||
| west end |  A470 Nantgarw51°33′34″N 3°16′06″W / 51.5595°N 3.2683°W | |||
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| Country | United Kingdom | |||
| Constituent country | Wales | |||
| Primary destinations | Newport, Wales | |||
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History
editOriginally 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]
References
edit- ^ "Driving directions to Caerphilly Rd/A468". Google Maps. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
- ^ "A468". The Society for All British and Irish Road Enthusiasts. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
51°35′27″N 3°07′38″W / 51.59077°N 3.12724°W
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