The town will host stage five of the men’s Tour of Britain cycling event on Saturday, September 6.
To ensure the safety of the riders and spectators, a series of road closures will be enforced throughout the day.
These include a short rolling road closure along Usk Road, from Pontymoile Park Gates to Mamhilad, between 11.30am, and 11.45am, allowing the riders to safely depart from Pontypool Park and commence the race towards Monmouthshire.
A full road closure will be in place from Blaenavon along the B4246 Abergavenny Road to Usk Road, Pontypool, between 1.30pm and 2.30pm, to facilitate the race’s return through Torfaen.
Riders are expected to traverse this section in under 30 minutes, with roads reopening promptly once the peloton has cleared.
A final road closure will be implemented from School Lane, Govilon, to Garn Road junction, Blaenavon, between 6.30am and 6.30pm to accommodate the race’s final stage.
The leader of Torfaen Council, Councillor Anthony Hunt, said: “The council is working closely with race organisers to minimise disruption and ensure road closures are kept to the shortest possible duration.
“We encourage residents and businesses to plan ahead and enjoy the spectacle safely.
“Hosting Stage Five of the Tour of Britain is a fantastic moment for Pontypool and the wider Torfaen community.
“It’s a rare opportunity to see some of the world’s best cyclists up close, and we’re thrilled to be part of this iconic event.”
Further details, including route maps and spectator guidance, are available on British Cycling’s website.
The 2025 professional cycle race will feature two stages across South Wales, culminating in an overall finish in Cardiff on September 7.
Welsh cyclist, Geraint Thomas, who will make his final road race appearance in the event, will be among the competitors.
The first stage, on September 6, will see the world’s top cyclists take on a 133.5-kilometre (83-mile) route from Pontypool to a summit finish atop The Tumble in Monmouthshire.
The route will then head to Usk and Chepstow, tackling the first of five categorised king of the mountains ascents at Llangwm, averaging 4.7 per cent over its 3.6 kilometres.
Immediately after Chepstow, the race surmounts Itton Hill, the second climb of the day, almost five kilometres in length, and heads on to Monmouth, and then the Old Ross Road climb on the way to Abergavenny.
From the town, the race will head to its first ascent of The Tumble, averaging over 8 per cent across its 4.9-kilometre distance, before a fast descent into Blaenavon and along the Afon Lwyd valley to Pontypool.
The stage retraces its route to Usk, turning north via the Chain Bridge across the River Usk, to head back to The Tumble and the final, gruelling race up to the finish line at the summit, after more than 2,330 metres of ascent during the day, for an expected finish just before 3pm.