Roads in the area

[SteveH]

Motorhomes have been taking over a seaside street in Llandudno - and people are not happy
Conwy Council have now taken action after seeing an increase in caravans and motorhomes stopping overnight at various seaside parking zones since the ned of lockdown

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/motorhomes-been-taking-over-seaside-21288902

Apparently nobody is parking on the yellow line, some info from the above piece might help, and take some pressure off the side streets.

 "We want to reassure you that these restrictions apply to caravans and motorhomes only, and will not prohibit other vehicles parking."

It means within the zones marked by single yellow lines motorhomes and caravans will not be able to park between 11pm and 8am, stopping visitors making an impromtu pitch at the side of the roads.

It is one of a number of parking measures restrictions being imposed, along with double yellow lines around junctions with the north-western side of Gloddaeth Avenue at Great Ormes Road, Carroll Place, Salisbury Court and Salisbury Road.

[Hugo]

A55 updates as road shut and traffic queuing for four miles after crash
The westbound lane of the carriageway between Old Colwyn and Llanddulas is closed while emergency services work at the scene

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/a55-crash-colwyn-llanddulas-traffic-21303078

[Dave]

After spending a small fortune making improvements to the Black Cat roundabout am I the only one to fail to see any significant benefits . Markings on the road add extra confusion for those who are visiting the area and cars are still cutting across lanes for those wanting to head south up the A470 towards Glan Conwy.

[SteveH]

You are definitely not the only one, lots of complaints on this thread, DVT even has video proof, see previous page post No. 1309 30/7/21

[Ian]

It's far more confusing than it was. Once schools are running normally again, it will reduce the 0830 queues through GC.

[DVT]

As a regular user going from Llandudno Junction to Glan Conwy it happens almost every time that a car in the nearside lane into the Black Cat roundabout will swerve across to go to Glan Conwy.

The incident that I posted on here was the opposite direction and that was the worst I have seen.

The signage written on the road surface is of little use as it is simply too much to take in for anyone uncertain which way to go - there should perhaps be overhead signage but I suspect that would really clutter the place too much.

I don't know if there have been any bumps, but driivng through there you really need to have 360° vision!.

[SAJ]

Completely agree. I have relatives on both sides of the river and that roundabout is not easy to negotiate. If anything, there’s too much information on the road itself. For anyone not familiar with the layout, it might be simpler just to have destination rather than all the road numbering. I have taken to doing my return journey via Gyffin, over the bridge and lovely view of the castle!

[SteveH]

Update on the Motorhome subject..........  ref DP

Motorhome users dry laundry near Llandudno paddling pool in wake of overnight street parking ban
A local resident has taken a picture of washing drying on North Shore seafront railings, where some campervans have set up base, after restrictions imposed on Gloddaeth Avenue

[Hugo]

LIVE: A548 shut in both directions following crash
The road is shut between Llanfair Talhaiarn and Betws-yn-Rhos

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-a548-shut-both-directions-21332940

[SteveH]

CALLS are being made for a 20mph speed limit to stop cars from “roaring” along a “dangerous” road in Llandudno.

Politicians have called for a number of safety measures on Queen’s Road in Craig-y-Don, which has been the location of a number of incidents including a child being hit by a car, a cyclist being knocked off their bicycle and a dog being killed.

The road is deemed to be a hazard to pedestrians as too many drivers fail to follow the 30mph limit, while parking problems restrict the visibility of motorists.

In July, Conwy County Borough Council carried out a consultation over plans to improve safety on the road, which include a pedestrian island refuge, increased lane width and tactile dropped crossing points.

Speed-activated signs have been put in place by the council but are failing to reduce speeding, residents say.

Resident Dudley Hare, 79, who lives at the lower end of the road, said he does not believe cars would follow a 20mph limit.

“The speed awareness signs have been as helpful as a chocolate teacup,” he said. “People just ignore the speed limits as they know they won’t get caught, and we can hear cars roaring by as they go onto the nice straight road.

cont  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19519264.politicians-call-20mph-speed-limit-following-crashes-craig-y-don/?ref=rss&IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4

[Ian]

It's a self contradictory article: they want a 20mph limit yet the article states "The road is deemed to be a hazard to pedestrians as too many drivers fail to follow the 30mph limit".  Presumably, then, they'd also fail to follow a 20mph limit.

[Hugo]

Perhaps a few speed bumps along the way may help or even a visit by the Arrive Alive camera van.     I did read something on the Welsh news that a 20 mph restriction may go on all residential roads in Wales, but that's only effective if the powers that be enforce it
Good to hear the comment from Dudley Hare, the last time I saw Dudley was when we were playing for the Llandudno YC and that must be nearly 60 years ago

[Dave]

Better to have people drive at 30mph in a 20mph zone than 40mph as they do now. Some are even faster.
I agree , the speed awareness signs are useless as no one notices them.
The Arrive Alive van has in the past been stationed just before the roundabout but the danger area is also well before there too and that's out of view to the camera.

[SteveH]

Road closures for your diary ........

[SteveH]

Would a 20mph limit improve Llandudno? - Councillors and readers give their views

PROPOSALS for a 20mph speed limit that could reduce emissions and improve road safety in Llandudno have raised support and concerns from councillors.

The Welsh Government is currently piloting a 20mph speed limit to replace 30mph as the default for built-up residential areas and busy pedestrian streets, which forms part of its legislative priorities this year.

Wales would be the first UK nation to standardise the speed limit, which the Welsh Government said would reduce the number of crashes and carbon emissions - but what would it look like in Llandudno?

Craig-y-Don town councillor Frank Bradfield said he believes the limit would be beneficial on all residential streets in the town, particularly along the promenade, following concerns over speed and parked cars reducing visibility.

cont  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19533669.20mph-limit-improve-llandudno---councillors-readers-give-views/