October 31, 2022 - 1719 views
Following the devastating news that a young man has passed away following a serious car accident along Conway Road, Llandudno, Janet Finch-Saunders, Member of the Welsh Parliament for Aberconwy, has reiterated her calls and those of local residents for both Conwy County Borough Council and North Wales Police to take extra measures to improve highway safety along one of the key routes into Llandudno.
Mrs Finch-Saunders and local residents have previously campaigned to improve highway safety along Conway Road, resulting in changes being made to Wormhout Roundabout and a flashing speed sign being put in place.
They have also campaigned for a pedestrian crossing, speed camera, and speed limit reduction, but the authorities have not yet agreed.
Further to the two accidents that took place last week, Janet has already secured the following commitments from North Wales Police:
- The Neighbourhood Policing Team is to have a presence with handheld speed guns in the area;
- Policing activity in the area will be fed back through social media channels;
- A request will be made to include the area on the patrol plans for specialist resource.
Commenting on the safety of Conway Road, Mrs. Finch-Saunders said: “My thoughts and prayers are with Finnley’s family and friends at this horrendous time. I am devastated that another life has been taken along this highway.
“Cooperating with local residents, I have previously worked with North Wales Police and Conwy County Borough Council regarding the numerous accidents on Conway Road, and the fear it causes local residents and pedestrians.
“Whilst some changes were secured, I am pleased that North Wales Police have now responded promptly to my request for urgent measures to be taken, and that they will have a presence with handheld speed guns in the area.
“I will continue to liaise with residents and authorities so to try and secure additional measures to improve the safety of the highway for all”.
