Roads in the area

[Hugo]

It's still October and yet the CCBC Panto season has started already.    The Council has done a good job on the Colwyn Bay promenade but this one way system is unbelievable.  I wonder who put forward such a controversial proposal?

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rhos-seas-controversial-one-way-25376250

[SteveH]

Calls for improved road safety after 20-year-old dies a week on from A470 crash

?Cooperating with local residents, I have previously worked with North Wales Police and Conwy County Borough Council regarding the numerous accidents on Conway Road, and the fear it causes local residents and pedestrians.

?Whilst some changes were secured, I am pleased that North Wales Police have now responded promptly to my request for urgent measures to be taken, and that they will have a presence with handheld speed guns in the area.

?I will continue to liaise with residents and authorities so to try and secure additional measures to improve the safety of the highway for all."

Mrs Finch-Saunders, along with residents, have previously campaigned to improve highway safety along Conway Road, resulting in changes being made to Wormhout Roundabout and a flashing speed sign being put in place.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23089820.calls-improved-road-safety-20-year-old-dies-week-llandudno-crash/

[Hugo]

The 20 mph speed limit due in Wales next year looks like it is still going ahead,  I don't suppose the savings of 100 million pounds per year includes the cost of replacing all the signs and any road markings.
Speed signs won't deter bad drivers like the ones I saw a few days ago.     A car overtook two cyclists and it was on the wrong side of the road and also on a blind bend, the car was then followed by a motorbike doing the same thing



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/controversial-20mph-limits-could-save-25447713

[SteveH]

Seven crashes in the past two years have led campaigners to call for the speed limit on a road through their rural village to be halved.

The crashes in Rhyd y Sarn, near Blaenau Ffestiniog in Gwynedd, prompted people to demand the speed limit on the A496 is cut from 60mph to 30mph.

Resident Peter Jones said it was "the sort of statistic you'd expect on a motorway" rather than a village.

Gwynedd council said it hoped new measures would "improve road safety".

On the way into the village from the Blaenau Ffestiniog side there are bends and a steep downward hill, with some vehicles crashing into the bridge there.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-63587760

[SteveH]

Drivers have been warned about two closures of the A55 over the next week. Road chiefs will shut the westbound and eastbound lanes in separate closures - starting on Sunday night.

These will take place between junctions 11 (Llandygai) and 15 (Llanfairfechan). Roadworks between junctions 12 and 15 have been taking place for nearly two years - with a 40mph limit in place on a long stretch between Abergwyngregan and Bangor. This has been enforced by average speed cameras.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/drivers-warned-two-a55-closures-25613155

[SteveH]

CONWY County Borough Council is working with Road Safety Wales to highlight the vulnerability of horses and riders through a campaign which reminds drivers of their responsibilities when sharing road space with equestrian road users.

Posters have been put up in 10 different areas in Conwy County to remind drivers to drive slowly and pass horses with a wide gap, in line with the latest Highway Code.

Teresa Ciano, chair of the partnership, said: ?Road Safety Wales is grateful to the British Horse Society for providing invaluable data via the incident reporting section of their website.

?This has helped ensure the advice can be located where most needed, at incident hotspot locations as well as on routes frequently used by the equestrian community.?

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23164277.conwy-drivers-encouraged-safe-passing-horses/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[SteveH]

Pictures show Menai Suspension Bridge resurfacing works have started
The work is set to last until Friday night

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/pictures-show-menai-suspension-bridge-25687744

[SteveH]

Work to carry out essential repairs to streetlights on the A470 will see a series of road closures. The works are taking place in Llanrwst town centre.

It will see full closures take place over seven evenings and nights. There will be diversions in place for cars and other smaller vehicles through the town.

Arrangements will be in place to allow deliveries and access for local businesses.

Closure details:
Monday Dec 12 - Friday Dec 16

The A470 in Llanrwst will be closed for 4 nights between 5pm and 1am.
Except on 13/12/22 when the road will be closed between 8pm -1am due to the Christmas Fayre.
Monday Dec 19 - Thursday Dec 22

The A470 in Llanrwst will be closed for 3 nights between 5pm and 1am

Traffic Wales said: "The works are being carried out in the evenings when traffic flows are historically lower to minimise disruption. In the interest of public and workforce safety the A470 Llanrwst Town will be under full closure and vehicular traffic will be diverted through Parry Road, Tal Y Bont Road and School Bank Road. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

"Vehicles over 3m in width will be diverted via the A55 J19 Glan Conwy, A470, A5 and A55 J11 Llandygai. Additionally, arrangements will be in place to allow deliveries and access for local businesses/services in liaison with the principal contractor."

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/a470-closures-conwy-county-emergency-25719353?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[SteveH]

Third Menai crossing could start getting built by 2027 according to Welsh Government's project pipeline
A new bridge over the Menai Strait has been on the agenda for years and come into focus with the closure of Menai Suspension Bridge

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/third-menai-crossing-could-start-25745757?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[Hugo]

LIVE: Major delays build on A55 following crash
Motorists have been warned to expect long queues.    The eastbound lane between Holywell and Northop is where the crash happened

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-major-delays-build-a55-25794920

[Hugo]

LIVE: Police incident shuts A55 lane amid reports of one vehicle crash
A stretch of the eastbound carriageway near Colwyn Bay has been cordoned off


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-police-incident-shuts-a55-25812175

[Hugo]

Police arrest 32 people in roadside drug test trial
Drug swipe kits have been given to Dyfed-Powys Police response officers allowing them to test drivers for traces of drugs at collisions and during intelligence-led vehicle stops
Perhaps the North Wales Police should do random drug tests as the standard of driving has gone worse.    Perhaps the bad drivers are on dope or they could just be dopey drivers but it doesn't help with road safety


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/police-arrest-32-people-roadside-25813974

[SteveH]

Menai Suspension Bridge is on track to reopen next month. The bridge was shut suddenly on October 21 after potential issues with the bridge span hangers were detected during a maintenance inspection.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/menai-suspension-bridge-track-reopen-25840146

[SteveH]

A SECTION of the Great Orme in Llandudno will be closed for a month while new cattle grids are installed.

This will be at a stretch of Tŷ Gwyn Road, with the work due to commence next week and last until mid-February.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23228924.stretch-great-orme-road-close-new-cattle-grids-installed/

[SteveH]

A ROAD in Llandudno will partially close for 11 days to undergo resurfacing work, the Council has said.

Conway Road, from the Links Roundabout to the Queen's Road Roundabout, will see the southbound carriageway closed from 7am to 4pm between Monday, 9 January and Friday, 20 January.

One southbound lane will be open outside these times, while the northbound side will be open as usual.