Major road projects completed after a busy summer of works
SEVERAL projects along the main road through the Cynon Valley have been completed... and there are more on the way.
The A4059 road, which connects the Abercynon roundabout right through the heart of the Cynon Valley, has seen several schemes completed recently.
The work ranges from widening lanes, adding new ones, works to prevent flooding and a new footbridge for pedestrians to cross safely.
The completed projects include Ynys roundabout, where a new dedicated southbound left-turn lane has been installed for traffic heading towards Abernant; a new north-bound left-turn lane has been installed at the Asda roundabout for traffic heading in the direction of Aberaman Industrial Estate; at the Letty Turner Bends, flood prevention works were carried out from Abercynon to Mountain Ash on the A4059, at three locations, to address longstanding flood issues; and the A4059 Mountain Ash footbridge for pedestrians, including the pupils of Mountain Ash Compre- hensive School, has been repaired.
Projects in the pipeline include Cwmbach roundabout, where design work is underway to investigate the potential to improve traffic flow, with the possibility of an extended leftturn lane to be constructed next year.
A new road layout is planned at Troed y Rhiw junction with dedicated left and right-hand turn lanes, preventing through traffic on the A4059 from being delayed by vehicles waiting to turn at the junction.
Surveys for the Cross Valley Link road in Mountain Ash, a major scheme which will see a new road built from Mountain Ash Industrial Estate over the river and railway line, are progressing well, says the council.
Andrew Morgan, leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf council and cabinet member with responsibility for highways, said: “The A4059 is the main transport corridor through the Cynon Valley.
“Thousands of people a day rely on it being an effective route for them to carry out their business – from getting to and from work to going shopping.
“We know the concern congestion, queues and delays cause because people have told us.
“The scale of the investment and range of the works we are delivering on this vital route is significant – this is part of the overall investment in transport we are making throughout RCT.
“I am keen we continue this significant investment in transport in the coming year alongside the investment we can expect in the valleys through the Metro project.
“In the current financial climate, we continue to show ambition to improve the infrastructure that sustains our communities and businesses and attracts new investment.
“We continue to seek to maximise available grants and funding streams and add further value with our own capital investments.”