Axing plans for a third bridge between Anglesey and the mainland is an "insult" to islanders, said an MS. A roads review has recommended the scheme is parked, despite acknowledging congestion and delays made Anglesey less attractive to investors. Ynys Mon MS Rhun Ap Iorwerth said another Menai Strait crossing was "desperately needed" while residents have been left … [Read more...]
Menai Bridge reopens but worries remain
Businesses in North Wales have welcomed the partial reopening of the 200 year old Menai Bridge between Anglesey and the north Wales mainland. It's now partially open after it was closed suddenly in October over “serious” safety risks for repairs to hangers which hold up the road deck. This has caused economic damage in the immediate vicinity of the bridge and the wider south east … [Read more...]
Menai Bridge defects seen in 1990s
Defects which led to the closure of the Menai Bridge last month were identified nearly 30 years ago but not remedied. Commenting on the defect which led to the closure of the Menai Bridge in October was first identified in the 1990s, and will not be partly reopened until next year at the earlierst, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Transport, Natasha Asghar MS said, “This is an absolute … [Read more...]
Hydrogen stations on UK Government back burner
News that three of the UK’s handful of hydrogen filling stations are closing at the same time that a raft of new models have been unveiled shows how the country is “slipping further behind” in adopting the fuel for road transport. Peter Golding, managing director at FleetCheck, said that it was clear that other European countries and manufacturers were taking hydrogen ever more seriously as a … [Read more...]
Hydrogen hub proposed for Anglesey
Plans for a public Hydrogen Hub on Anglesey have been approved, paving the way for the first development of its kind in North Wales. The project at Parc Cybi, Holyhead means Green hydrogen will be produced for zero emission hydrogen-powered vehicles, and has received £660k from Welsh Government through the Local Transport Fund while the UK Government has also allocated £4.8 million to the … [Read more...]
Ferraris racing at Anglesey this weekend
High-performance Ferrari racing visits Anglesey for the first time with Pirelli Ferrari Club Competizione, hosted by the Ferrari Owners’ Club of Great Britain at the wonderfully scenic circuit on 24 of July. It’s a celebration of all things Italian, with fast-paced racing from the Club’s Pirelli Ferrari formula classic featuring a range of race prepared production models from Ferrari’s … [Read more...]
Wales’s new road schemes closed in rethink
Planned new roads in Wales will be frozen while the Welsh government reviews schemes. Projects that already have diggers in the ground, such as the Heads of the Valleys Road, will continue althought they are seriously behind schedule and costing millions more than expected Ministers want to shift money from new roads to maintaining existing routes and investing in public … [Read more...]
Welsh dealer’s lockdown-leave advice
With the UK back to the instruction of ‘essential trips only’, cars across the country are stuck on driveways and in garages. To make sure your car is in working condition when the time comes for you to get back on the road, a Anglesey car retailer is offering some easy tips for local residents. Neil Williams, Retailer Principal at Tyn Lon Garage Limited on Holyhead Road, said, “Like everyone … [Read more...]
South Wales has some of UK’s safest roads
Five areas in Wales have some of the safest roads in Britain. Analysis of road accidents recorded by the Department for Transport showed over half of accidents happen between 21 and 30mph and with T-junctions the blackspots. The data shows that Kent has the most dangerous roads in the UK says Uswitch, which has looked at the figures. Government recorded 131,369 deaths or serious injuries on … [Read more...]
#YourRoR with pride this November
Mission Motorsport, The Forces’ Charity, has launched #YourRoR, an initiative to engage and inspire beneficiaries and supporters over Remembrance weekend 6 – 8 November. It replaces the annual Race of Remembrance (RoR) 12-hour endurance race cancelled owing to Covid-19 restrictions, losing the charity £50,000 for beneficiaries. #YourRoR offers a new raft of activities as a means to … [Read more...]