Town traffic set for disruption

PONTYPRIDD town centre could be hit by traffic disruption as it continues to recover from the aftermath of Storm Dennis.

Over the next few months the town will see road diversions implemented and the potential of increased traffic as the White Bridge, also known as Berw Bridge, faces closure for up to 18 months due to the damage caused by the storm.

Traffic diversions could be in place for up to 17 weeks to enable essential drainage work to be completed as part of Pontypridd’s Llys Cadwyn development.

Work will begin on Monday and it will require a section of Crossbrook Street to close and vehicles will be directed to Gas Road Car Park through Taff Street.

When the work is carried out, the

Taff Street automated bollard will be temporarily taken out of operation, with the town centre’s restricted access for motorists (usually between 11am and 3pm each day) being temporarily lifted.

No parking will be permitted on Taff Street or High Street between 11am and 3pm.

A notice issued by RCT council states White Bridge, between Berw Road and The Parade, will be closed from February 21 for a period of 21 days. It will be “immediately followed” by an 18-month temporary closure, “in the interests of public safety following flood damage”.

RCT council confirmed there are still almost 40 bridges to be inspected in the area. Overall the council has inspected more than 190 bridges across RCT since the storms.