Roads in the area

[Hugo]

Conwy road to close for over three weeks for gas works to take place
The road linking Tal-y-Cafn to Ty?n-Y-Groes will shut next month



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/conwy-road-close-over-three-28196508

[Hugo]

A55 stretches to close next week as support given to affected businesses
A Conwy Valley road will also see a lengthy closure extending beyond Christmas   


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/a55-stretches-close-next-week-28201657

[Hugo]

Where enforcement of 20mph speed limit is and isn't taking place in Wales right now
GoSafe gave North Wales Live an update on its enforcement programme

They could do with having a Go Safe vehicle in Upper Colwyn Bay as some motorists are just bombing along without due care and attention.     Just the other day when I was walking my dog on a very narrow stretch of a lane, a car came towards me travelling at about 45 mph and accelerating.      The road conditions were good and perhaps I was wrong to do it but I then walked in the centre of the road and gestured for the young male driver to slow down, which he did thankfully.    If only the Arrive Alive van was there then the driver would have had  the fine he deserved

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/enforcement-20mph-speed-limit-isnt-28199283

[Hugo]

Road shut due to crash as drivers urged to avoid area
Emergency services are currently at the scene dealing with the crash


Mrs H was driving home from Rhyl just after the crash and she said that a number of vehicles seemed to be involved and the tail back of traffic was as far as Borth Cross Roads


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-road-shut-due-crash-28276627

[Hugo]

Still no fines for breaking 20mph limit in North Wales as poll shows support drop
The new limit is less popular than when it was introduced in September, according to data


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/still-no-fines-breaking-20mph-28280333

[SteveH]

What expert commission said about road charging in North Wales and Britannia Bridge toll
The North Wales Transport Commission is looking at transport across the region

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/what-expert-commission-said-road-28289398?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[Hugo]

Drivers who break Welsh 20mph speed limit facing fines from today
Anyone caught breaching the limit today could be hit with a bill after a soft roll-out to the controversial new policy in September



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/drivers-who-break-welsh-20mph-28305676

[SteveH]

I hope the resident who caused this is held to account, it was blatantly a dangerous project.

A ROAD from Llandudno to the West Shore has fully reopened after months-long partial closure due to excavation work.

Marine Drive is now fully open to traffic from the toll gate to West Shore after work was carried out at a neighbouring property.

Work started in September, and the road was gradually reopened, firstly to residents and cyclists, and then for vehicles up to a certain point.

A Conwy County Borough Council spokesperson said: "Marine Drive, Great Orme, Llandudno is now fully open to traffic all the way from the toll gate to West Shore.         ref pioneer

[Hugo]

Somehow I think that the resident who did the damage will not be paying and it is us the ratepayers who will have to pay for the repair work.
I  spoke to a builder who had seen the repair work for himself and was not impressed by the standard of work that had been carried out.  At least the road is now open which is something.

[norman08]

Hi Hugo. Yes will be very interesting who pays for that,, will they pay or will the card come out if you know what I mean. Or will us CT payers pay,,,  brother will be happy not having to go right round now.

[Hugo]

You know who the culprit is for causing this problem Norman so you won't get any money from them on a voluntary basis.    Because of this I think CCBC will cut their losses and pay for the work themselves rather than go through an expensive court case
My brother did look at the repair job and wasn't very impressed with it

[SteveH]

MORE misery is planned for motorists next year when a one-way system is implemented between the Tesco roundabout and A55 Junction 18.

Conwy County Borough Council have received a request from ERF Consultancy to arrange the temporary traffic regulation. The notice states the regulation will be in place for more than 11 months - during January 22 2024 and December 31 2024.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24004162.road-near-llandudno-junction-tesco-roundabout-one-way/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[Hugo]

Mrs H was driving to Llandudno to do the shopping early this morning and traffic was light in Crigside at that time of the day.   Then unexpectedly she saw a Police car parked up but wasn't sure they were checking on motorists speeds or not but we'll soon find out in the New Year if a ticket arrives
On TV this week a senior Welsh Police Officer said that the 10% rule plus 2 mph applies so that would mean that anything over 24 mph could result in a fine or alternatively a speed awareness course.    If that's the case then the Police will be swamped with driving courses

[Hugo]

Hi Hugo. Yes will be very interesting who pays for that,, will they pay or will the card come out if you know what I mean. Or will us CT payers pay,,,  brother will be happy not having to go right round now.

A friend sent me this photo from facebook showing the problem that the excavation caused.      The fault obviously lies with the owner of the property, but will he pay for his mistakes?        Somehow, I don't think so.        

[Hugo]

The 'extraordinary' Boxing Day flood that turned the A55 into a river
Boxing Day 2015 saw 32 flood alerts across North Wales as the deluge devastated communities

I used to pass this spot on my way to Bangor every day and there was always a flood warning sign there.    Since I retired years ago they have spent millions of pounds on flood drainage schemes so that this type of thing would never happen again, but it has!

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/nostalgia/looking-back-extraordinary-boxing-day-25817153