UPDATE: 5.55pm

The female cyclist involved in the crash has been taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital with injuries, but they are not life threatening.

UPDATE: 5.20pm

HIGH Cross Lane is closed both ways due to crash between a car and a cyclist this afternoon.

The accident happened between High Cross Drive and Glasllwch Crescent.

Police are at the scene and directing traffic, which is affecting traffic travelling between Newport and Risca.