Work on a
major public realm improvement in Llangollen will start on Monday, October 4.
Following
approval by Denbighshire County Council’s Cabinet in July 2021, the Llangollen
2020 Castle Street Improvement project is being undertaken by the council in
partnership with Welsh Government and Transport for Wales.
The scheme, which involves making a number improvements along Castle Street, has been developed following extensive consultation with the local community, local county councillors and Llangollen Town Council.
Work includes:
- Widened footways on both sides of Castle Street;
- New footway construction using natural stone paving materials;
- A raised junction table at the junction of Parade Street/Bridge
Street/Castle Street;
- A raised junction table at the junction of Market Street/Oak
Street/Castle Street;
- A new uncontrolled pedestrian crossing on Abbey Road near its
junction to Castle Street;
- A raised table at the existing controlled pedestrian crossing on
Mill Street near its junction with Castle Street;
- New traffic signals on the Castle Street/A5 junction;
- Junction improvements at the Hill Street/A5 junction;
- The resurfacing of Abbey Road / Mill Street junction & Castle
Street;
- A permanent one-way restriction on Market Street between its
junctions with Castle Street and East Street;
- New street lighting;
- The permanent introduction of the temporary one-way restriction on Church Street (i.e. east to west vehicular flow).
Works are
expected to take up to six months to complete and a variety of different
traffic management options, including temporary traffic signals and a limited
number of road closures, will be used to minimise disruption.
Cllr Brian
Jones, the council’s Lead Member for Waste, Transport and the Environment,
said: “For the past three years the council has been working closely with the
Llangollen 2020 group to develop these proposals.
“As an
authority we have also engaged and listened to local residents, businesses and
other stakeholders and where possible accommodated a number of changes which
complement the overall scheme.
“I’m delighted
we are now able to start the work and bring these improvements to Llangollen.
“This work
provides more space for pedestrians and improved pedestrian crossing facilities
making it easier for pedestrians to walk around the town centre, while upgraded
traffic signals will improve the flow of vehicles.”
A Parry
Construction Co Ltd has been appointed as principal contractor for the work.
The council says it will work closely with local businesses and residents throughout the project to
ensure any disruption is minimised and any concerns or issues are identified
and addressed as soon as possible.
The Llangollen 2020 Castle Street scheme will take place at the same time as Welsh Government’s on-going retaining wall stabilisation works located on the A5, towards Llangollen Golf Club, and the council says its officers are working closely with the Trunk Road Agency and Welsh Government to coordinate traffic management operations so disruption is minimised.