Clwyd South AM wants Llangollen roadworks gone before summer

The Welsh Government has issued an assurance that roadworks affecting a main route into Llangollen will be completed as soon as possible.

Clwyd South Assembly Member Ken Skates welcomed the news that transport minister Edwina Hart plans to speed up work on the A5 near Birch Hill to boost summer trade.

Labour AM Mr Skates, who is based in Llangollen, said: “This is an essential project which has to be carried out for the public’s safety, but of course I understand and share residents’ frustration and the concerns of local businesses who are worried the ongoing work might put people off visiting.”

Mr Skates wrote to the minister asking for something to be done to ensure the roadworks – scheduled to go on until August – are gone before the busy summer season after being contacted by constituents and talks with the Llangollen Chamber of Trade and Commerce.

In her response, Ms Hart said: “We have approached a contractor to develop and prepare emergency temporary solutions that will enable the traffic lights to be removed and we will endeavour to complete the necessary works before the summer holiday period.

“In the meantime, the traffic lights will continue to be manually controlled at peak times during busy periods to minimise delays and will be kept under constant review.

“This is a temporary position that will allow time for a permanent highway improvement to be designed and constructed in the future.”

Mr Skates added: “I welcome the minister’s commitment to helping residents and traders in Llangollen, and I am pleased she understands our concerns. I would like to thank her for taking up the matter so swiftly and decisively, and I look forward to the work being completed as soon as possible.”



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