Shuttle bus for road closure

A LOCAL shuttle bus service will be running on Sunday, April 18, as a result of the road closure at Newbridge Road in Llantrisant, to enable continuing work as part of the Safe Routes in Communities scheme.

The previously-announced scheme to implement and the installation of a new junction plateau at Dan Caerlan and road safety measures throughout Llantrisant started earlier in March.

Work is taking place on a Sunday evening in order to minimise disruption. The closure on April 18 is from 6pm and will end by 2am the following Monday morning.

The B4595 Newbridge Road will close from either side of its junction with Dan Caerlan, for a total of 325 metres. Access will be maintained for emergency services, pedestrians and to all properties in the vicinity.

An alternative route for motorists will be clearly signposted via Newbridge Road, Llantrisant Road, Gwaunmiskin Road, Tynant Road, Parish Road, Woodlands, B4595 Llantrisant Road, A473, A4119, Talbot Road and High Street – or this route in reverse order for travel in the opposite direction.

Bus passengers are advised that the Edwards Coaches 100 bus service between Pontypridd and Royal Glamorgan Hospital will be unable to serve bus stops in Llantrisant Old Town from 6pm on April 18. The service will divert via Yorkdale, the A473 and Cross Inn, in order to serve Talbot Green Bus Station and the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

Edwards Coaches will therefore operate a shuttle bus in each direction between Llantrisant Old Town and Talbot Green Bus Station at 7.55pm, 8.10pm, 9.05pm and 9.20pm.