Roads in the area

[Hugo]

After having a nice breakfast at the Talgoed Nursery in Glan Conwy we returned to Colwn Bay on the A470  and just a short distance away the traffic had stopped because of a car crash by Nev's Garage.
It looked like a car had gone into the back of a van but there were already two Police cars at the scene but no ambulance was present.   After passing the scene of the accident another Police car with its blue lights flashing  flew past us heading for the accident.    I just hope that no one was badly injured

[SteveH]

Conwy County Borough councillors are asking residents for feedback on the recently introduced 20mph speed limit on residential roads and whether it should be switched back to 30mph.

Wales became one of the first countries in the world, and the first nation in the UK, to lower the default national speed limit on residential roads from 30mph to 20mph in on September 17, 2023.

The Welsh Government said the change in speed limit was introduced to reduce collisions, save lives and reduce injuries.

Full article and details  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24147191.conwy-councillors-asking-feedback-20mph-speed-limit/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[Hugo]

A55 average speed cameras one of five ideas being considered for 'dangerous' stretch
There has been a dramatic rise in crashes at Penmaenbach in the past three years


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/a55-average-speed-cameras-one-28718782

[SteveH]

Mobile speed camera locations in North Wales for March 2024
GoSafe mobile speed cameras will out and about again in March

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/mobile-speed-camera-locations-north-28729962

[SteveH]

A fierce debate about driving etiquette has been sparked after a picture of a road sign was posted on social media. Cai Thomas posted a picture on the A55 Traffic, Incidents, Information page showing a sign near Penmaenmawr in Conwy before the Pen-y-clip tunnel work on the expressway.

The sign tells drivers to use both lanes when lining up to go into the single lane around the headland. Lorry driver Cai said some people "can't read a simple sign" and get in the way of others using the outside lane

But not everyone thinks the same way. Some drivers believe it's better to get into one lane early instead of trying to "jump the queue".

cont https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/sign-major-welsh-road-sparks-28743075?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[Ian]

It seems there are no simple answers, although studies seem to support the zip principle.

[SteveH]

In the past I was the one who blocked the lane, I was driving a 7 tonner at the time, and it seemed like 3 steps forward and 2 back, very aggravating, now it does seem to make sense for zipping............

[Hugo]

In the past when I travelled home to Colwyn Bay from Bangor there were frequent road works but when the signs said use both lanes I always went in the outside lane so that I could get home asap
One time a lorry sat in the outside lane about half a mile from where the traffic had to merge and it was annoying.    However there was just enough room between the lorry and the central reservation so I overtook the lorry much to the lorry driver's displeasure.    Hope it wasn't you Steve!     

[SteveH]

Big green horse box?   

[Hugo]

That truck that  was Horsing about in the outside lane wasn't green,  but I bet the guy was when I sneaked past him     

[Hugo]

A55 bridge repairs will mean diversions for motorists this week
Parapets on the bridge were repaired just 17 months ago
Repairs to an A55 bridge in Denbighshire will cause minor frustration to some motorists this week. Parapet repairs are needed on the Elwy Bridge at junction 27 by St Asaph.
The work will involve a lane closure and diversion but it is not expected to cause too much disruption as it?s being carried out at night. Roadworks will be in place on Wednesday and Thursday nights, March 6-7.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/a55-bridge-repairs-mean-diversions-28750557

[SteveH]

A ROUNDABOUT in Llandudno is being cleared from "non-native cotoneaster shrubs".

Roadworks started today (Monday, March 11) on the roundabout off Wormhout Way to allow the clearing operation to take place.

Works will last nearly two weeks; they are set to be completed on Friday, March 22.

A spokesperson from Conwy County Borough Council said: "We're clearing roundabouts on Royal Welsh Way, Wormhout Way and Penrhyn Hill.
The roundabouts feature large non-native cotoneaster shrubs, which are a threat to our local limestone grasslands (with seeds carried by birds).

"We'll replace this with colourful perennial planting which will benefit native pollinators.

"To make sure the cotoneaster has been fully cleared, the roundabouts will be empty for a while, before we put in the new planting scheme in the autumn."

The work is being funded by Welsh Government's Local Places for Nature Fund.

The roundabout has exits for A470 Wormhout Way, Llanrhos, Conway Road and Craig-y-Don.

Roadworks on Narrow Lane / Marl Lane / Royal Welsh Way also continue. These are due to finish on March 29.

Similarly, roadworks from Junction 18 to Cineworld roundabout / Ffordd G6 are due to finish on March 29.

[SteveH]

Lowering the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph in built-up areas has been one of the most controversial law changes made by the Welsh government.

It was introduced to save lives and get more people walking and cycling, and so far has been enforced through engagement with the public since January.

But anyone breaking the 20mph limit could face points and fines from Monday on roads where engagement has not worked.

Ministers say the ?34m law, which came into effect six months ago, will reduce deaths on roads.

But it has not proved popular with many, with hundreds of 20mph signs being defaced.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4n789jv49jo

[SteveH]

Update.......

Enforcement of Wales? default 20mph speed limit is being stepped up today (Monday, March 18). Until now, only roads that were 20mph before the law change were being specifically monitored by GoSafe.

The safety partnership will now adding more roads to its monitoring list - these are roads with the new 20mph limit. Some 15 roads impacted and these are shown in the list below.

Anglesey is among the counties initially being targeted, with enforcement officers potentially operating speed cameras on three of the island's roads. It?s important to remember the speed limit applies on many other roads and police officers can enforce any location

[SteveH]

The Welsh Government has indicated they will be more open to new road building projects. Under Mark Drakeford and the minister responsible for transport Lee Waters new roads couldn't be built if they led to an increase in capacity. But the new North Wales and transport minister Ken Skates has indicated that this may change under his tenure.

MS for Clwyd South Mr Skates has said that he is open to several projects that had previously been shelved. These include:

The so called "Flintshire corridor" which would include a new 13km two-lane dual carriageway linking the A55-A5119 Northop junction (junction 33) with the A494 and A550 north of Deeside Parkway junction, via Kelsterton interchange and the Flintshire Bridge.
A third bridge over the Menai Strait., linking Anglesey with mainland Wales.

cont https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/road-building-projects-welsh-government-28879295?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589