'Road from hell' fully reopens after 23 years
Published: 5/31/2025

After 23 years of construction, the A465 Heads of the Valleys road in South Wales, known as the "road from hell," reopens. The £2bn upgrade project aimed at reducing travel times and boosting prosperity in the region involved building 70 structures, planting 285,000 trees, and relocating wildlife. Despite criticism for costs and delays, the completion of the 28-mile improvement is seen as a significant infrastructure achievement by the Welsh government and local residents.