Welsh Water offers compensation to affected customers and businesses.
The A4061 between Hirwaun and Treherbert has been closed since July for repair work.
A mountain pass is to shut for at least three months to protect cars from possible rockfall.
The first step towards the Welsh valleys getting its own underground starts on Sunday.
Staff who have worked at the factory for 50 years say they feel "betrayed" by the decision.
A major rail line reopens, but commuters must wait for new and more trains.
Drivers heading to Wales for first time in months are warned default built-up speed limit is lower.
The fare-dodging feline went from Tonyrefail to Bristol Airport, Llanelli, Cardiff and Treherbert.
Three women say they have been sexually harassed while waiting for a rail replacement bus.
