March 16, 2023 - 3578 views
Conwy Council have confirmed today that bridge refurbishment work on the Llandudno Junction Flyover is about to recommence between 17 April and 20 July 2023.
The flyover from the Weekly News roundabout to Conwy town needs refurbishing, to replace the waterproofing, movement joints and drainage. This is Phase 2 of this significant project – the first phase was completed in 2022 and Phase 2 will complete the work.
A council spokesperson said: "We understand that this work will cause major disruption and inconvenience, because the bridge is a main route into Conwy. It’s because this is a key route that the work is so important, to keep the bridge safe and open for years to come.
"We are aiming to get the work done as quickly as possible, which will include weekend and evening work."
"Traffic over the flyover and around the roundabout will be managed by temporary traffic lights. One lane of the flyover will be closed to traffic during the work. We will maintain access from the Weekly News roundabout to Conwy, Deganwy and Llandudno Junction.
"There will be access from the Weekly News roundabout to the Tesco roundabout. Vehicles travelling from the Tesco’s roundabout towards Llandudno Junction and Llandudno will follow a diversion via Black Cat roundabout.
"Access will be maintained for pedestrians and cyclists through the site from Conwy to the steps at the Llandudno Junction end of the site, near Lidl.
"We need dry weather to complete the work, so it’s not possible to do it in autumn and winter. We have avoided the main school holidays by starting the work after Easter and scheduling it to finish before the summer holidays.
Arriva and other bus operators will amend their routes to allow for the diversion. You can check timetables here: www.traveline.cymru.
Cllr Goronwy Edwards, Cabinet Member for Environment, Roads and Facilities – Infrastructure said: “This is important work needed to keep this key route into Conwy open into the future and we thank residents for their patience while we finish this refurbishment.
"The work is scheduled for spring and summer as it requires drier weather. We’re keeping a lane open across the bridge to minimise disruption to residents and businesses. Beginning the work after Easter and completing in July avoids the main school holidays.”
