THE re-opening of the Glanbaiden roundabout is to be delayed until 6pm on Tuesday following discussions between Costain and Moumouthshire County Council.

A shuttle bus has been organised with Stagecoach to support passengers from the Govilon area.

"We apologise for any convenience this may cause," said a spokesman for Costain.

Over the past few months the western side of the roundabout has been closed to traffic to allow Costain’s engineers to construct the western abutments for a fly-over bridge.

Earlier this month the western side of the roundabout was re-opened and the eastern side closed for the construction of the eastern bridge abutments - a move which led to criticism from local councillors who accused the developers of causing ’havoc’ in villages adjacent to the road.

Under the plans the ’full roundabout’ would be reopened for a two-week period during the Christmas and New Year holidays with the eastern side closure reinstated in the week commencing January 4.

A Welsh Government spokesperson said: “Every effort has been made to reduce disruption while these works are carried out. We have selected the shortest diversion route available and are putting on a shuttle bus to ensure people in the villages affected can be connected with local bus services. We will continuously monitor the traffic management arrangements.”