Dear Resident
Newtown Traffic Update
I wanted to update you on progress for the Newtown bypass and other traffic issues.
Newtown Bypass
Construction is due to start next year and preliminary work is currently underway. You may be aware that the final preferred route has been announced and will begin the Llanidloes side of Glandulas Holiday Park, with a roundabout which will link the bypass with the existing route into town, proceeding along the back of Mochdre Enterprise Park. The bypass will then proceed to another roundabout for the Dolfor road, which will link back into the town. There will be a flyover over the existing Dolfor road and it will then proceed to the right hand side of the town, with another roundabout at the Kerry road junction, which will link both the existing Kerry road and another point of access into the town. It will then proceed behind the Vastre Industrial estate and the Dyffryn Industrial estate with a bridge over the railway line; it will join the existing Pool road past the Wool Board building (Wool Producers of Wales), with a roundabout which will link with another access point into the town from the Welshpool side.
I have maps of the bypass route in my office, if you would like a copy then please feel free to call in. A 3D visual fly through of the bypass, which has been produced by Welsh Government, is on YouTube, to view this visual visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mH_W0amEFiU&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop or Google Newtown bypass YouTube.
Kerry Road / Cambrian Way
There was consideration into widening the road by demolishing the Preem Restaurant. The intention was for Welsh Government and the Preem Restaurant, to come to an agreement on the sale of the property to extend the two lane approach to the traffic lights for Kerry road traffic. I understand an agreement has not been reached between the owners and the Welsh Government on the value of the property, therefore the Welsh Government is not currently pursuing the proposal.
On a more positive note, I can inform you that Powys County Council are in discussions with McDonald’s in relation to the land required to widen the road on the approach to the junction. The Council is confident that an agreement can be made fairly shortly to progress with this. A left filter signal has also been implemented to allow vehicles to turn left onto the Welshpool road. I have been informed that a secondary filter signal will be installed soon to help make motorists aware that they can proceed to turn left.
Penarth Corner
I am sure you will be aware of the road works that are being carried out at Penarth; the work is in relation to a collapsed culvert. I have raised concerns on the length of time it is taking to complete the works with the First Minister, Carwyn Jones AM, and with the Transport Minister. I have been assured the works will be completed in the first week of July. I hope by the time you are reading this letter, the works will have been fully completed.
I hope you find this information helpful. However, if you would like more information or would like any of the above clarified, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards
Russell George