Welsh bus services to be brought back into public control
A Bill to reform bus services in Wales has been passed by the Senedd, putting Wales at the forefront of improving bus services in the UK. The Bus Services (Wales) Bill will transform the way local bus services are planned and delivered across Wales putting passengers first and giving the public sector a bigger say in how […]
Welsh Government report backs new road for North Wales village whose £14m bypass was scrapped
A Welsh Government study has recommended a relief road for a clogged village which had its bypass plan scrapped four years ago. North Wales Live says that For years Llanbedr in Gwynedd has suffered from traffic chaos during busy periods. A £14m bypass was given the go-ahead in March 2020. But it was then scrapped in November 2021 following […]
£100m Llandeilo and Ffairfach bypass plan revived
The Welsh Government has revived its plans for the A483 Llandeilo and Ffairfach bypass, launching early market engagement for a £100m road scheme to cut congestion and improve safety in Carmarthenshire, says Construction Enquirer. The project, confirmed in the National Transport Delivery Plan, will see a new route built to divert traffic away from the […]
Record number of young Welsh people sign-up for cheaper bus fares
A record number of young people are taking full advantage of the new £1 bus fare scheme by signing up for a free mytravelpass. The Welsh Government initiative, which is currently open for 16-21year olds, has seen a record number of young people apply for a MyTravel pass with Transport for Wales receiving more than […]
Menai Suspension Bridge temporarily closed
Despite the Welsh Government’s best efforts to keep the Menai Suspension Bridge open for cars and motorcyclists’, feedback from UK Highways A55 around the challenges with enforcement have led to the temporarily closure of the bridge from 14:00 on Saturday 4 October. The Welsh Government only announced on Friday that the bridge was temporarily only […]
Welsh Government launches motorcyle safety initiative
A new road safety initiative that is designed to make motorcycling safer has been introduced in North and Mid Wales. PRIMEs (Perceptual Rider Information for Maximising Expertise and Enjoyment) are innovative road markings and signage that aim to help motorcyclists make safer decisions when approaching and negotiating bends in roads. Following a trial in Scotland […]
New technology to be used for Menai Suspension Bridge maintenance programme
Engineers carrying out repair works on the 200-year-old Menai Suspension Bridge will use new technology as part of an essential maintenance programme. The grade 1 listed structure is one of only two routes linking Anglesey with mainland Wales. The bridge was closed in 2022 after serious safety concerns were identified during a technical analysis, says […]
Welsh Government announces £1 bus fares for young people from September
People aged 16 to 21 will be able to ride on buses across Wales for just £1 from September, Single fares will cost just £1 and there will be £3 day passes available too. It will allow young people to enjoy unlimited travel with any participating bus services from 1 September for a year. The […]
Ceredigion 20mph speed limits remain after Council review
Ceredigion County Council has conducted a comprehensive review of the 20mph speed limits across the county, following a call from the Welsh Government to gather residents’ feedback, and provision of new ’30mph exception’ guidance in 2024. During the ‘listening phase’ from May to September 2024, Ceredigion County Council received 62 individual comments, of these 23 […]
Welsh Government announces preferred option for A494 River Dee Bridge replacement
The plans for a replacement for the A494 River Dee Bridge, a key part of North Wales’ road infrastructure, have taken another step forward. A public consultation was held looking at five possible options. This confirmed there was strong support for Option E,the best performing option, and further work has also been carried out to […]