The completion of the final phase of the £2 billion A465 Heads of the Valleys Road upgrade marks a significant milestone for South Wales—and a boost for regional businesses and communities alike.

Spanning 17.7km between Dowlais and Hirwaun, this final section of the upgrade delivers a vital dual carriageway link across the top of the South Wales valleys. It connects the West and South Wales regions with the English Midlands and beyond, strengthening transport links to major ports and city regions such as Cardiff and Swansea Bay.

The ambitious scheme—described by the Welsh Government as one of the UK’s most technically challenging road projects—includes:

17.7km of new dual carriageway
6km of new side roads
14km+ of active travel routes
38 culverts, 32 new bridges, and 28 retaining walls

Crucially, approximately £400 million was invested in the local supply chain, and the project has delivered a wide range of environmental and educational benefits.

For companies like SECUREIT, improved infrastructure means better, faster access to the communities we serve. As one of Wales’s fastest-growing providers of fire prevention and CCTV security solutions, we’re proud to operate right across South Wales—from Carmarthen to Chepstow—with our fleet of vehicles and in-house engineers on hand to support residential and commercial clients.

“The upgraded A465 makes a real difference to businesses like ours,” says Philip Popham, Managing Director of SECUREIT. “Faster, more reliable transport links mean we can reach more homes and businesses quickly, and continue to provide the trusted, high-quality service our customers expect.”

SECUREIT offers a wide range of security solutions for homes and businesses, including intruder alarms, CCTV systems, and fire safety technology. We serve clients throughout South Wales, including Cardiff, Newport, Merthyr Tydfil, Bridgend, Llanelli, and Neath.

As South Wales becomes better connected, SECUREIT remains committed to keeping its people and properties safe.

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