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Offline SteveH

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Re: Roads in the area
« Reply #1500 on: June 01, 2023, 10:11:41 am »
THE Llandudno Junction flyover will be closed to traffic for 16 days from Monday, 19 June while contractors complete the ongoing refurbishment work.

This is to allow safe working for reconstructing the road and replacing the bridge expansion joint by the flyover bus stops.

The council is working with the North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent to use the closure to carry out other essential maintenance along Conway Road.

This will avoid any further road closures on this stretch in the near future.

MORE: Trip down Narrow Lane at new Llandudno Junction housing development

During the closure, traffic will be diverted via the A55 and Conwy tunnel, with vehicle access to Conwy via Junction 17.

Non-motorway traffic restricted from using the A55 will need to travel via the A470 to cross at Tal y Cafn or find alternative means of transport.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23559167.conwy-council-close-llandudno-junction-flyover-16-days/

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Re: Roads in the area
« Reply #1501 on: June 04, 2023, 08:27:21 pm »
Caravan season is upon us!


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Re: Roads in the area
« Reply #1502 on: June 05, 2023, 10:43:42 pm »
This type of thing is happening too often and it's time that the authorities did something about it


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/scene-devastation-iconic-conwy-bridge-27060765

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Re: Roads in the area
« Reply #1503 on: June 05, 2023, 10:50:12 pm »
King's Drive in Colwyn Bay is not the safest road in the area and there have been a number of crashes on it over the years,     Not so long ago I witnessed a car that had mounted the kerb and crashed into a stone wall.   In fact the wall which is just below the Old Highway has still not been repaired  and could be a danger to pedestrians



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-air-ambulance-called-serious-27059848

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Re: Roads in the area
« Reply #1504 on: June 08, 2023, 06:06:51 am »
Drivers face seven-mile diversion after Llanrwst bridge damaged again in crash
Llanrwst's Pont Fawr will close for repairs next week



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/drivers-face-seven-mile-diversion-27074203

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Re: Roads in the area
« Reply #1505 on: June 08, 2023, 11:34:21 pm »
King's Drive in Colwyn Bay is not the safest road in the area and there have been a number of crashes on it over the years,     Not so long ago I witnessed a car that had mounted the kerb and crashed into a stone wall.   In fact the wall which is just below the Old Highway has still not been repaired  and could be a danger to pedestrians
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-air-ambulance-called-serious-27059848

I don't know the exact spot where the accident happened but it could well be where Oak Drive crosses the main road of King's Drive.
I went down King's Drive today and there was a massive skid mark across the road  which can only have come from Oak Drive.

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Re: Roads in the area
« Reply #1506 on: June 20, 2023, 10:00:11 am »
'Open mind' on a third Menai crossing but transport minister says they don't currently have the cash
Progress on a third bridge or alternative crossing was halted in the roads review

Lee Waters, Deputy Minister for Climate Change, who has responsibility for transport, was asked whether a third crossing was still on the table. He said all options would be considered but he added that the Government did not currently have the ?400m needed to pay for a crossing.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/open-mind-third-menai-crossing-27140887 :occasion5:

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Re: Roads in the area
« Reply #1507 on: June 23, 2023, 10:10:47 am »
Conwy Council accused of failing to engage with public over 20mph speed limits
The council has nominated just 10 roads for exemption from the new limits

Conwy Council has failed to engage with communities about which roads will remain 30mph when the new default 20mph speed limit is introduced, a concerned councillor said. During a question-and-answer session with cabinet members, Llandudno councillor Louise Emery questioned why Conwy had not held a public consultation about speed limit changes.

The Welsh Government is introducing a default 20mph speed limit on 30mph roads, and the change is set to come in on September 17, unless exceptions are made locally. It?s hoped the reduction will save lives where cars mix with pedestrians and cyclists.

Councils can make exceptions to the 20mph rule, but Conwy Council has chosen to nominate just 10 such 30mph roads, and so far, only councillors and town and community councils have been informed which. Cllr Emery says a full public consultation was the proper way forward, as had been done in Gwynedd.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/conwy-council-accused-failing-engage-27178429?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589


Offline SteveH

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Re: Roads in the area
« Reply #1508 on: June 28, 2023, 07:55:17 am »
Chief constable explains police's approach to new 20mph speed limits in North Wales
The law change is set to come into force on September 17, unless exceptions are made locally

North Wales Police?s highest ranking officer has warned that drivers caught speeding over 30 mph in new 20 mph zones could face tough penalties. But Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman admitted that a period of "grace and education" would be needed to support people and communities through what she described as a "significant" change in road rules.

Speaking at the North Wales Police and Crime Panel meeting at Bodlondeb, Conwy, Chief Constable Blakeman took questions from members of the panel where she explained the police's planned approach once the law changes. The Welsh Government is set to introduce a new default 20-mph speed limit on 30-mph roads.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/chief-constable-explains-polices-approach-27208173?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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Re: Roads in the area
« Reply #1509 on: June 28, 2023, 03:13:01 pm »
I'm not sure why there was a need to close down the incoming traffic to Llandudno from using the stretch of dual carriageway below Penrhynside but the result is chaos with only one major route via the A470 left open for use. The signage is pathetic with traffic arriving at the bottom of the hill only to turn back to use the Glanwydden Lane roundabout, The queue to the A470 roundabout stretches back to Glanwydden .
Looks like you are encouraged to leave Llandudno but not visit at the moment!

Offline SteveH

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Re: Roads in the area
« Reply #1510 on: June 30, 2023, 10:40:45 am »
THE LLANDUDNO Junction flyover is set to reopen next week, with work on the final phase underway.

The main surfacing work is now finished, and contractors have begun work on installing movement joints.

The Council expect the road to be open by the evening of July 5, with the inner lane of the Weekly News roundabout to remain closed for several days.

However, all roads leading to and from the roundabout will be fully accessible.

A Conwy County Borough Council spokesperson said: ?Thank you for your patience while we carry out this essential work.?

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Re: Roads in the area...Three vehicle crash on A470 last night
« Reply #1511 on: July 05, 2023, 09:17:32 am »
A lot of chat last night over traffic jams into and out of the Llandudno area, heres the story........

Four people have been taken to hospital following a three vehicle crash in Conwy yesterday afternoon (Tuesday). It happened on the A470, which was partially closed between the Esgyryn roundabout and the main Black Cat roundabout at Llandudno Junction, at around 4.15pm.

Police, fire and ambulance crews were at the scene. Motorists were urged to avoid the area, while emergency services dealt with the incident.

The collision impacted traffic on the A55. Eastbound traffic was temporarily held at J17 Conwy Morfa, for a time, to manage levels through the tunnels. Vehicles were also batched through at Pen y Clip and Penmaenbach Headland.

A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We received a call at 4.15pm and responded with an ambulance officer, a Charu (Cymru High Acuity Response Unit) and two ambulances. Four people were taken to the Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and Ysbyty Gwynedd hospitals."

A North Wales Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson confirmed they had two engines at the scene, from Llandudno and Colwyn Bay and "made the scene safe".          ref DP

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Re: Roads in the area
« Reply #1512 on: July 06, 2023, 09:41:33 am »
THE LLANDUDNO Junction flyover is expected to be reopened by 9pm this evening (July 5).   ref pioneer

Council contractors are expected to finish surfacing work and installing movement joints by this evening (Wednesday, July 5).

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Re: Roads in the area..........Menai Bridge
« Reply #1513 on: July 07, 2023, 09:44:01 am »
Two year lane closure on Menai Bridge for major overhaul
The second phase of work will see new permanent hangers installed

Welsh Government announced the work will begin on Monday September 4 to avoid this year's summer holidays. But it is expected to last until the end of summer 2025 - ahead of the bridge?s bicentenary in January 2026.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/two-year-lane-closure-menai-27268621

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Re: Roads in the area
« Reply #1514 on: July 12, 2023, 10:07:05 am »
Crash shuts Conwy road as motorists urged to avoid area
Emergency services are at the scene
A crash has shut a stretch of the A547 between Abergele and Rhuddlan. Police are urging motorists to avoid the area while emergency services deal with the incident.




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-crash-shuts-conwy-road-27303703