Following the official opening of the Wrexham Industrial Estate Access Road this week, the town’s AM and MP have highlighted the economic benefits which will stem from the project.
The new road was officially unveiled on Monday by Welsh Government Minister Carl Sargeant, and provides improved access into the south and north entrances to the Industrial Estate. The project was completed on time and within budget, thanks to £35 million of Welsh Government investment.
Previously, the B-road style access had caused issues for larger vehicles servicing Wrexham Industrial Estate. However, the new roads now permit the largest goods vehicles access to Wales’ largest Industrial Estate.
The new northern access includes 3.2 kilometres of new two-lane dual carriageway, in addition to another 1.2 kilometres of single carriageway at the southern access to the Estate. The roads are served by three new or upgraded junctions alongside a new bridge over the River Clywedog.
Construction materials in the project include rubble from the recent demolition of the Hightown Flats.
Following the opening ceremony, AM Lesley Griffiths said:
“I am thrilled to see this long-planned project finally realised thanks to Welsh Government funding.
“The opening of the new link roads begins a new chapter for Wrexham Industrial Estate and for the town. The estate can now boast access which can compete with the premier industrial zones across the UK and Europe, making it more attractive as a place to site businesses and jobs.
“This is a great day for Wrexham, I want to thank all who have worked hard to secure the funding and complete this project on time and within budget. “
Wrexham MP Ian lucas added:
“This is excellent news for the Industrial Estate and its construction was a remarkably fast job. The link road has been long needed and its construction is a success story for Wrexham which shows the value of public investment to back private sector growth.
“The road will have major benefits for our local economy and for jobs in the area. It is truly good news.”
