The Leader of Caerphilly council has welcomed the news that Welsh Government has signalled its support for improvements to address long-standing problems with the A469 between New Tredegar and Pontlottyn.
The road at Troedrhiwfuwch has been impacted by significant ground movement following an initial landslip back in 2014. Since 2020, single lane traffic restrictions have been in place, causing disruption and inconvenience to the local community.
The council has been lobbying Welsh Government over recent years and a report published this week (14/2/23), entitled ‘The Future of Road Investment in Wales’, recommends the green light for an A469 improvement scheme.
Leader of Council, Cllr Sean Morgan welcomed the news, “This is a very positive step forward and I’m sure residents in the upper Rhymney Valley will join me in thanking Welsh Government for their support to help tackle this long-standing issue.”
“We will now seek clarity from Welsh Government about the funding being made available to enable us to move this much-needed project forward.”
Issues with ground movement continue to present problems for the integrity of the road surface, although there is no imminent risk to highway users.
Construction will require a specialist contractor with suitable expertise and experience in this field.
Consequently, the traffic signals will remain in place for some time yet and the site will be subject to on-going monitoring to ensure that the road remains safe for highway users.
“The council’s cabinet will consider a report in due course regarding funding and timescales and we will keep the community informed and updated. I would like to assure everyone that these works are a key priority and they will be progressed at pace,” added Cllr Morgan.
