'I lost part of my garden to a £2bn road'
Published: 6/12/2025

After 23 years, the A465 Heads of the Valleys road project in Wales is finally completed, causing disruptions to residents like John Watkeys and Daryl Wilkins. John had to rebuild his garden from scratch after losing part of it to the road, while Daryl faced damage to his house due to vibrations from construction work. Despite the road's completion and the positive impact on traffic, affected residents are still seeking compensation and repairs for the damage caused to their properties.