A GWENT road has been closed due to flooding.

The A4042, near Abergavenny, has flooded at Llanellen bridge.

Gwent Police are asking people to avoid the area.

The road is closed from Hardwick roundabout to Little Mill in both directions as a result of the flooding.

Keep up to date with the latest flood updates across Gwent today.

Local diversions are in place.

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A spokesman for Gwent Police said: "The A4042 at Llanellen bridge is flooded, please avoid the area."

While Traffic Wales tweeted: "Warning - Road closure.

"The A4042 from Hardwick roundabout to Little Mill is closed in both directions due to flooding.

"Local diversions in place.

"If you are making an essential journey please check The Met Office for updated weather and Traffic.Wales"