Menai Suspension Bridge fully reopens after bolts issue
The Menai Suspension Bridge has fully reopened to two-way traffic following the completion of temporary works to address an issue in a number of bolts on the bridge. The bridge, which links the island of Anglesey to mainland Wales was shut after investigations discovered bolts on beams under the bridge needed replacing. The reopening coincides […]
From Data to Delivery: Real-world solutions transforming our road network
This week on Highways Voices we talk to both the public and private sector about the challenges facing, and the solutions helping, our industry today. We’re at the LCRIG Strictly Highways event in Blackpool to hear fresh insights into how collaboration between local authorities, government, and the supply chain is unlocking new efficiencies and innovation […]
Welsh politician praises highways team for Conwy tunnel fire response
A member of the Welsh Senedd has thanked the Conwy Traffic Management Centre for its quick response to a major tunnel fire last month. A vehicle fire in the tunnel on the A55 led to a significant closure followed by the introduction of a contraflow to allow both directions of traffic to share one tunnel. […]
Chepstow: Transport for Wales plans traffic model to ease congestion
Transport for Wales is developing a new traffic model to address congestion in Chepstow, with short-term measures also under consideration. Catherine Fookes MP met with Welsh Government Transport Minister Ken Skates, Monmouthshire County Council Deputy leader and Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development, Cllr Paul Griffiths, and representatives from Transport for Wales to discuss progress on tackling congestion around […]
Conwy Tunnel repairs continue on ‘life safety systems’
Drivers are being warned of more overnight traffic restrictions in the Conwy Tunnel this week. Additional maintenance work is taking place and contraflow arrangements will be needed. A tunnel bore will be closed between 7pm and 7am until Friday 18 July. Traffic Wales has not indicated which bore will be affected but most work so far has […]
Fire causes closure then ongoing disruption at A55 Conwy Tunnel
A vehicle fire in the A55 Conwy Tunnel in North Wales has led to a significant closure followed by the introduction of a contraflow to allow both directions of traffic to share one tunnel. Ten fire engines and four specialist appliances were called to the scene shortly 2pm on Thursday when the fire was reported […]
A487 re-opens as landslide damage repaired
A road in West Wales has been reopened several months after it was closed following a landslide after repairs have been completed. The road near Machynlleth was deemed unsafe after a landslide hit the area in December 2024 after Storm Darragh left it blocked. The County Times notes that after the wind and rain caused a […]
A470 in Powys repaired 18 months after road collapse
The collapsed section of the A470 in Powys has been fixed, according to Traffic Wales. The A470 near Talerddig has been undergoing a long term repair work after a section of retaining wall collapsed leading to disruption in the area for over a year. A large hole appeared on the edge of the carriageway in November […]
Essential surfacing repair works announced for A55 in Wales
Work to carry out essential carriageway repairs to a section of the A55 eastbound carriageway between J14 Madryn Interchange and J15 Llanfairfechan in north Wales will commence on Friday for three nights. Traffic Wales say that the work will be carried out overnight between the hours of 20:00 – 06:00 under a full eastbound carriageway […]
Safest summer on Welsh roads, new statistics show
The latest police recorded collision stats, covering July to September 2024, show collisions on Welsh roads at their lowest level for that quarter since records began, including during the pandemic. The figures published today also provide the first year of statistics since the default 20mph speed limit was introduced. They show there were around 100 […]