The opening of the Newtown Bypass will be a “momentous occasion” for Mid Wales, according to the Shadow Minister for Economy and Transport, and Montgomeryshire Assembly Member, Russell George. Thursday 14 February will see the long awaited opening of the Newtown bypass, over 70 years after the need for a bypass was first suggested. In March 2011, over 30 people joined Russell George in handing … [Read more...]
Green transport motivation in motion begins in North Wales
An event aimed at motivating public sectors to speed up the transition to a low carbon and low emission transport system in Wales was today opened by Economy Minister Ken Skates. This was the first of two “Opportunities in Ultra Low Carbon Emission Transport and Local Mobility” events, and took place in Wrexham Glyndwr University and the second will be in Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens at the end of … [Read more...]
Snow warning prompts driving advice
IAM RoadSmart brings you expert advice on driving in snow from its head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman. The best advice is to avoid travelling in extreme weather. If no one is moving, you just add to the problem - so listen to travel advice. If you do have to travel in bad weather, plan your journey thoroughly. Think about where you are going and what it will be like all … [Read more...]
Five Mile Lane, Barry partial closure
Commuters have been warned to prepare for an important road closure from monday in the Vale of Glamorgan. The £25M scheme to improve Five Mile Lane, Barry will be finished this summer, but a temporary road restriction for 12 weeks will begin on monday 7 January. It will be closed to northbound traffic from Weycock Cross roundabout, Port Road, Barry but southbound will be able to use it as … [Read more...]
Pothole problems are deepening, says RAC
More than half a million potholes were reported by members of the public to local authorities in Britain for repair in 2017 – an increase of 44% on two years earlier, according to the RAC. A freedom of information request made to the 212 councils in England, Scotland and Wales responsible for roads found 512,270 potholes were reported last year to 161 authorities compared to 356,432 from 152 … [Read more...]
£78M for Welsh transport schemes
Active travel links, electric car charging facilities and road improvement projects across Wales benefit from a share of £78million funding from the Welsh Government Local Transport Fund. Transport Secretary Ken Skates has announced £78million of additional funding given the green light by Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford, and will be broken down into £26million instalments over the three … [Read more...]
Warning over Severn Bridges closures
The Prince of Wales Bridge Second Severn Crossing will be closed westbound to remove toll booths at 8pm on friday 14 December and reopen on the following monday. The original Severn Bridge and M48 will be the only way across for soccer fans and Christmas shoppers over that weekend and the booths on this section will be removed with a closure from 17 - 19 December but temporary 50mph limits … [Read more...]
Motorists’ mishaps costing them millions
Motorists' mishaps are costing them millions in fines, according to insurer Confused.com. Councils in Wales are raked in almost £6 million in fines on drivers for passing through a bus lane in just one year. New research reveals motorists in the region are left feeling confused by bus lane signage, and are making calls for them to be made clearer, as thousands are caught driving in a … [Read more...]
Drivers get green-lights as jams mount
Traffic congestion is now the top concern among UK motorists, overtaking other drivers on mobile phones. However people checking social media on the move is still seen as the biggest risk to personal safety. These are the main findings of IAM RoadSmart’s eagerly awaited fourth annual Safety Culture Survey. Each year since 2015 IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s biggest road safety charity, surveys … [Read more...]
Welsh drivers among UK safest
The Welsh are worriers behind the wheel. There are now over 25.8m cars on the road in the UK today, that’s nearly one for every two people and the figure is increasing at a rate of around 600,000 every year. Even given the vast number of vehicles on the road, you’ll rarely encounter someone who openly admits they’re a bad driver. This led us to wonder, how do people’s perceptions of … [Read more...]