Roads in the area

[Ian]

The interesting thing is that the newly repaired section of road - which they now appear to have finished - has a distinct dip in it,  which is extremely noticeable as you drive across it. I wondered if it had been an emergency but that still doesn't get round the fact that it's not been well re-re-surfaced.

[DaveR]

Seems to be a thing that after a road is resurfaced they have to dig (parts of) it up again!

The road I live in (a cul-de-sac) was resurfaced with poor quality tar (they actually called it slurry, which conjures up an impression) just over 12 months ago - when we complained about the shoddy work the local councillor told us that it was expected to last three years - we've lived here over 30 years and the road had never been touched before, and there was very little wrong with it!  The new surface barely lasted a couple of days before breaking up.

Since then every one of the utility companies has had a go digging part of it, some more than once!  So we now have a poor surface with occasional smaller areas of good tarmac!!!

The road past the Welsh Assembly building was re-surfaced the same time as our road (not far away), but the new surface there is not the same as the stuff they gave us - strange that!

Slurry sealing is the cheapest possible way to resurface a road or pavement. On pavements, its not too bad, but its not really suitable for roads. It basically involves just pouring this hot bitumen mix onto the road and letting it set.

[SteveH]

LOOK: How A483 and A55 roadworks will affect your journey for next seven months

Full breakdown of the £5.3m works, due to last until March next year, confirmed by The Highways Agency

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/look-how-a483-a55-roadworks-7787111

[SteveH]

More investment needed for A55 and North Wales transport

call for more investment in North Wales projects, saying: “The A55 is not fit for purpose in a lot of places. We lack hard shoulders and the quality of junctions that enable traffic to flow more freely. There are still bottlenecks at Queensferry along the A494 and over the River Dee. Massive investment is needed, but will be dependent on funding being available from the Welsh Government. In my constituency we need to plan for a new Menai crossing, the only part of the A55 which is still single-carriageway.

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/more-investment-needed-a55-north-7862072

[SteveH]

A55 roadworks at St Asaph cause long delays

There are reports of tail backs from junction 27 St Asaph as far back as Rhuallt Hill in the westbound direction. Shorter delays have been reported in the eastbound direction.
One lane in each direction has been closed for the work which is due to be completed later this week.

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/a55-roadworks-st-asaph-cause-7887396

[SteveH]

A55: A blue Vauxhall Corsa is being recovered from the A55 near the Conwy Tunnel entrance after it collided with the central reservation. An ambulance is at the scene but there are no details of injuries. Meanwhile, further east at junction 35, the fire service have been called to deal with another blue Vauxhall Corsa which is reported on fire. Police said a woman has been taken to hospital with slight injuries suffered in that incident.
Ref DP blog

[SteveH]

CONWY: Two women were given precautionary check-up by paramedics after their car collided near Conwy tunnel. A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said a crew in an emergency ambulance came across the collision. 
Ref DP blog

[SteveH]

A55 'glare risk' for drivers in October
Low autumn sun glare across the A55 expressway in the north is a potentially lethal driving hazard, warns a motoring body.

Since 2010, an average of 28 road deaths a year in Britain are down to drivers being dazzled, said the AA
Sunrise and sunset have moved into the morning and evening rush hours for the UK's commuters until the clocks go back on Sunday 26 October, the AA says.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-29472183

[SDQ]

Isn't there a recall on Vauxhall Corsas at the mo'?
I wonder if either car is subject to that recall?

[SteveH]

Welsh Government's lack of communication over A55 roadworks slammed as 'crazy'

The work to install emergency crossing points in the central reservation and hard shoulders is being conducted over three phases between October and February next year but the removal and re-emergence of lane closures without any clear notice, or sign that work is taking place, has prompted opposition AMs to hit out.
The Welsh Government said the closures with no workforce are needed to allow concrete safety fence foundations to harden

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/welsh-governments-lack-communication-over-7903183

[Ian]

It's intriguing.  “The information they have given is not specific enough. It isn’t rocket science. They must have a plan they are working to. This is just crazy.”


Indeed,  and the same could be said of every local council in the area, especially CCBC...

[SteveH]

A55 roadworks return and cause long delays between Abergele and Bodelwyddan

Drivers faced queues of several miles during the morning rush hour as roadworks returned to  the A55.
The delays hit motorists travelling between Abergele and Bodelwyddan where the expressway is  down to one lane on both carriageways.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/a55-roadworks-return-cause-long-7931000

[SteveH]

Drivers left in a spin by new traffic signs in Llandudno

Conwy County Council introduced the new colour coded signage but they have instead caused confusion among motorists who claim they “contradict” those signs currently directing traffic.

Llandudno resident Clive Thomas, aged 39, said: “While the new colour coded signs are a good idea, with others already in place it has caused quite a bit of confusion which could end up being damaging to the town.
“Drivers don’t know whether they are coming or going and with the signs being so close together, they contradict which avenues are best to find a parking spot.
“It seems strange that the council has put these up when there are already signs available should drivers need directions.”
In total, 39 signs are being erected, and motorists are advised to follow green for the town centre, red for Venue Cymru, blue for the retail park and brown for long stay parking
http://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/139705/drivers-left-in-a-spin-by-new-traffic-signs-in-llandudno.aspx

[Yorkie]

In total, 39 signs are being erected, and motorists are advised to follow green for the town centre, red for Venue Cymru, blue for the retail park and brown for long stay parking

And colour blind people are left to go round in ever decreasing circles until they disappear . . . . . .

 

[SteveH]

Huge A55 bus blaze at Rhuallt Hill

Passengers had to flee for their lives after a bus caught fire in a "massive" blaze on the A55.
Motorists reported seeing flames shoot out from the Cavendish bus which was quickly enveloped in a cloud of thick black smoke.
Initial reports from the emergency services suggest all the passengers on board escaped unharmed.
The fire started, just before 10.15am as the bus was travelling in the eastbound carriageway to the top of Rhuallt Hill.

Diversions are now in place and North Wales Police is warning drivers to expect delays until further notice
PHOTOS
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/look-huge-a55-bus-blaze-9365818?f

A55 E'bound.Fire service have extinguished vehicle.Awaiting recovery.Diversion remain until further notice.Delays on Rhuallt Hill. Ref  NWPC 11.44