Cash boost for road schemes

A NUMBER of highways improvements will progress “very quickly” in Bridgend after receiving funding from the Welsh Government, a senior county councillor has said.

Speaking at a full Bridgend County Borough Council meeting on Wednesday, January 24, cabinet member for communities Richard Young, pictured left, said: “I am delighted to inform you that in addition to a £2.5m bridge strengthening programme which is going to target two bridges at Blackmill, all four of the highways and transportation initiatives which we submitted for consideration under round two of the Local Transport Fund Programme have been successful.

“Welsh Government has confirmed that it will provide £60,000 for the Penprysg road bridge at Pencoed, £40,000 for improving the junction of Heol Simmonston and Coychurch Road, £25,000 for enhancements along the A4063 between Sarn and Maesteg, and a further £25,000 for assorted bus corridor improvements.

“Under the terms of the funding, the money must be used by the end of March, and work will progress very quickly to ensure that this deadline can be met.”

He added: “Meanwhile, the bridge works at Blackmill are going to ensure that heavy goods vehicles can continue to use this key route.

“It will support valley traders and residents alike, all while ensuring that an important and popular community route remains safe to use.”