Roads in the area

[Hugo]

A55 eastbound stretch shut as van topples onto its side
Police are at the scene of the incident near the Penmaenbach headland.     I wouldn't like to be crossing over the Brittania Bridge in this weather either
It's bin day in Colwyn Heights tomorrow but my bin won't be going out until I see the bin lorry here in the morning

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-a55-eastbound-stretch-shut-28358745

[Hugo]

Not long after I posted the above message, a friend rang and said that her daughter was stuck in the tailback of traffic and there was no way of avoiding this area.
I seem to remember that the authorities at enormous expense removed the central reservation barriers and replaced them with a barrier that could be removed in order to allow the traffic to continue flowing by using one lane of the opposite carriageway
The scheme was such a success that in the first 18 months the barriers were never used!       

[Hugo]

Another crash in the same area on the A55 stretch blocked due to crash as long delays build
Traffic Wales has warned drivers to expect queues on the stretch



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-a55-stretch-blocked-due-28366998

[SteveH]

Weeks of roadworks on A470 as crossings set to be installed on busy stretch
Council has secured funding for the 'active travel' changes on the A-road that links north and south Wales

There are set to be several weeks of roadworks on a busy stretch of the A470 for 'active 'travel' changes to be made. Signs have been erected warning of 12 weeks of work on the section between Llandudno Junction and Llandudno.

It is due to start next week and continue until late March. The work is between the Narrow Lane roundabout and the Marl Lane roundabout and is to improve 'active travel' routes to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/weeks-roadworks-a470-crossings-set-28372390?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[Hugo]

A55 major delays after crash shuts carriageway stretch in Conwy -recap
Emergency services are at the scene.   It seems that this is a black spot for accidents


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-a55-major-delays-after-28387161

[SteveH]

A ROAD in Colwyn Bay is to undergo resurfacing work for 11 days, and is to close at times.

Coed Coch Road will be resurfaced from the junction with Peulwys Lane to south of the junction with Pen-y-Bryn.

Work will take place between January 8 and 19, weather permitting, with the road to close at times.

https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24031363.old-colwyn-road-set-close-undergo-resurfacing-work/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589


ALSO
'Narrow roads and speed curbs' - what people fear about major active travel plan for Conwy
Early feedback for the multi-million-pound scheme paints a mixed picture

Final plans are being drawn up for a multi-million-pound active travel route through the Conwy Valley. A shortlist of options is being fine-tuned but already the concept is causing nervousness among motorists.

The planned route, from Llandudno Junction to Betws-y-Coed, will be designed to enourage more walking and cycling. While some people are excited by the idea, drivers fears the potential implications.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/narrow-roads-speed-curbs-what-28396965?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[Hugo]

A55 crash, six vehicles and lorry involved as motorists face major delays
Emergency services are at the scene
A section of the A55 has been blocked after a crash involving six vehicles and a lorry, in Denbighshire.
Traffic Wales warned of the closure between J29 Rhuallt and J30 Pant y Dulath.
The eastbound side of the road is currently blocked causing heavy congestion.
This is a breaking news story and we will bring you all the latest as we get it.



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-a55-stretch-currently-blocked-28400967

[SteveH]

Welsh Government 'considering options' after A55 crashes and barrier concerns
MS raised fears after nine incidents at Penmaenbach Point where the crash barriers were damaged

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/welsh-government-considering-options-after-28400689?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[Hugo]

I seem to remember that when the A55 was in its planning stages it was suggested that two new tunnels would be built.  One for the eastbound traffic and the other was for the westbound traffic but that must have been shelved on account of the cost.
If you look at the A55 you will see that all the work in North Wales has been done on the cheap.     From no hard shoulders to slip roads and roundabouts it has all been done cheaply.
I seem to remember a 30 mph sign just before the tunnel and the bends but as I haven't driven that way for a while I don't know whether that 30 mph limit is still in force.

[Hugo]

Enforcement of Wales' default 20mph limit will begin this month
The 'most dangerous' drivers will be prosecuted but 'roadside engagement' will be available for others
"At the start of November, 2023, GoSafe restarted enforcing the speed limit in areas where 20mph had been in place before September, 2023. From January, 2024, GoSafe will begin enforcing the new default 20mph speed limit as it rolls out Operation Ugain across Wales.?

According to GoSafe, when enforcement of the speed limit on existing 20mph roads restarted in November, 95 offences were found in total. The average speed offence was 28.3mph and the highest speed offence was 37mph.         

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/enforcement-wales-default-20mph-limit-28404679

[SteveH]

THREE months of roadwork misery has started to allow a new cycle and pedestrian route to be created.

The works will take place on Marl Lane and A470 from January 8 until March 30.

Conwy County Borough Council (CCBC) are constructing 'new links' for the cycle and pedestrian route along Marl Lane, the A470 and Narrow Lane.

A spokesperson for the local authority said: "We?ve received Welsh Government funding to improve the route for pedestrians and cyclists on Marl Lane running alongside the A470 and linking to Narrow Lane.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24033589.roadworks-a470-begin-allow-active-travel-changes/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[Dave]

Crossing the A470 on that stretch on foot or a bike is a nightmare and dangerous but as there is a public footpath crossing you'd have thought someone might have thought about that when they built the road.
If the Welsh Government have their way we will all be on bikes soon

[SteveH]

Welsh councils draw up lists of roads to return to 30mph because 20mph 'doesn't feel right'
Deputy minister for climate change Lee Waters also said they are considering further tweaks to the guidance for councils on exceptions

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/welsh-councils-draw-up-lists-28425412

[SteveH]

LIVE: A55 shut in both directions as police warn of delays
Emergency services are at the scene

The A55 is closed in both directions at Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire., police have warned. There are reports of crash in the area.

Emergency services are at junction 25 of the North Wales Express Road. The junction itself is closed, as well as the A55.

North Wales Police are warning drivers to expect delays.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-a55-shut-both-directions-28440360?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[Hugo]

More crashes  on the A55  and the A55 is shut in both directions as police warn of delays - recap
Emergency services are at the scene


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-a55-shut-both-directions-28440360