The campaign led by Janet Finch-Saunders, Assembly Member for Aberconwy, to save Llanrwst bridge from further damage and traffic trouble has taken a major step forward with Conwy County Borough Council proposing new road markings and signage. However, so that residents can consider all potential options for the bridge, the Member has written to challenge the Welsh Government for blocking consideration of a new traffic control system.
Commenting on the situation, Janet said:
“The chaos that has been unfolding on the main road over the Conwy in Llanrwst is well known.
“The historic walls have been wacked on numerous occasions, Mexican standoffs are a regular occurrence on the apex, and pedestrians and drivers put their safety at risk when vehicles attempt to revers in both directions, and especially into the A470.
“As I have said before, for such an important road to have a single track bridge is never going to be ideal. However, my work to see the situation better managed is paying off.
“Conwy County Borough Council has developed proposals for new signage and road markings, but the Welsh Government is flashing red at any request for consideration of introducing a signal controlled solution on the A470.
“So that residents can consider all potential options, I have written to the Minister for Economy and Transport to challenge the road block he has caused.
“It seems that the Minister could learn much from the proactive approach of the highways department at Conwy County Borough Council”.