Welsh Government to cut speed limit on section of A470
Welsh Government to cut speed limit on section of A470
The government wants to reduce the speed by 10mph to remove what has been described as an 'anomaly'
Section of the A470 at Blaenau Ffestiniog that will become 30mph
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The Welsh Government is taking action to standardise the speed limits on a portion of the A470 to address an existing 'anomaly'. On entering Blaenau Ffestiniog from the Crimea Pass, the targeted stretch currently has a 40mph limit, which is planned to be reduced to 30mph, as detailed in the map provided.
An anomaly with the current speed limit near Blaenau Ffestiniog has been flagged by officials, leading to plans to implement a new 30mph zone along a section of the major A470 road.
Additionally, a £25 million investment to repair roads across Wales, including the A470 which links Llandudno and Cardiff, was announced by the Welsh Government this week. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here
Officials elaborated on the need for modification in an announcement, explaining: "The proposed Order is necessary to remove an anomaly that currently exists with the current speed limit at this location. The effect of the proposed Order will be to introduce a 40mph and 30mph speed limit on the relevant length of the A470 trunk road between Talwaenydd and Rhiwbryfdir, Gwynedd, for the installation of a new uncontrolled pedestrian and cyclist crossing refuge island."
They further disclosed their intentions, citing the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984: "The Welsh Ministers propose to make an Order in exercise of their powers under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The A470 Trunk Road (North of Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd) (40mph Speed Limit) Order 2008 will be revoked by the proposed Order.", reports North Wales Live.
A roughly one-kilometre stretch is slated for the speed reduction from 40mph to 30mph, commencing just past the road leading to Tal-y-Waenydd/Tai Oakeley Terrace and continuing down to the Pant yr Afon Hydro Power Station.
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Red marks the section on the A470 that will become 30mph
Notably, the area encompasses the access route to the sought after Zip World Llechwedd site.
The Welsh Government is pouring funds into 22 projects to bolster Wales' strategic road network, with plans to enhance over 100km of tarmac and tackle the scourge of around 30,000 potholes, ensuring future road resilience.
This comes on top of a colossal effort to mend tens of thousands more potholes through a local government borrowing initiative unveiled in March. This scheme grants councils access to £120m to expedite local road repairs.
Already in motion, the programme encompasses two bridge refurbishments addressing seven bridges, 18 resurfacing endeavours, and a pair of footway upgrades benefitting 10 community spots across Wales.
Transport and North Wales Cabinet Secretary Ken Skates has declared: "Fixing our roads is a key priority. The comprehensive programme of works that are being delivered as part of our £25m investment will help improve the future resilience of our strategic roads network and prevent potholes.
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"I am pleased to hear that some of this work has already started with more to follow in the coming months. I look forward to seeing some of the end results."
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