February 14, 2022 - 1835 views
A local politician has slammed a recent decision by Welsh Government to cancel the removal of two roundabouts on the busy A55.
In response, Janet Finch-Saunders, Member of the Welsh Parliament for Aberconwy, has criticised the Welsh Government for “failing to ensure highway safety” and “causing years of uncertainty for local residents”.
Mrs. Finch-Saunders said: “Nine million pounds of taxpayer’s money has so far been spent on the A55 roundabout replacement project, and what do the residents of Dwygyfylchi, Penmaenmawr, and Llanfairfechan have to show for that massive spend on projects for their communities? Absolutely nothing.
“Does the Deputy Minister not realise that having cars queueing for long periods to join the roundabouts is harmful to the climate and the air we breathe? Does he not realise the huge safety issues for drivers when joining the roundabouts?
“Using the climate emergency to justify leaving the roundabouts in situ is not good enough. Whilst I have no problem with encouraging genuine alternatives to using cars, the junctions are extremely dangerous points on the main road to North West Wales, and between Ireland and Europe."
Welsh Government has been approached for comment.
