James Evans MS and Fay Jones are bitterly disappointed that yet again, the Welsh Government has no plans to improve road safety at the Pontybat junction of the A470.
In a written question to the Transport Secretary Ken Skates MS, James asked for an update on the roads review panel’s assessment of the A470 at Pontybat, an area that has seen frequent collisions in the past few years, and whether there are plans to proceed with much needed safety improvements.
Officials concluded that all collisions on the stretch have been “different in nature and as such there is no defining trend” – meaning the location does not meet the criteria for a detailed study, and as such “the case for change is weak.”
James Evans MS said:
“It is disappointing that the Roads Review Panel have concluded that the Pontybat junction of the A470 does not require any safety improvements despite some of my constituents being involved in some serious incidents there.
“It’s telling that the Welsh Labour Government would rather spend millions on a failing Cardiff Airport but don’t want to spend money on places that vitally need it.
“I will continue to push for improvements to be undertaken to this dangerous stretch of road to ensure everyone travelling on this stretch of the A470 are not involved in any more serious incidents.”
Fay Jones, Parliamentary Conservative Candidate for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe, said:
“It is very disappointing to see that the Welsh Labour Government are sadly putting ideology before public safety.
“Rather than waste money on a default 20MPH speed limit, it’s about time they used their budget more wisely and started to spend money on projects that are vitally needed.”
