Work is set to begin next week (Monday 28th February) to undertake improvements and increase the size the Asda Roundabout, Cwmbach.
The scheme which is programmed for completion by September 2011 will increase the capacity of this vital junction.
The works will consist of widening the entry lanes onto the roundabout together with improvements to highway drainage, street lighting, traffic signs and road markings, and resurfacing of the carriageway and footways.
Persimmon Homes will be carrying out the work, at no cost to the public, in conjunction with the housing development in the area. Road users and bus passengers should benefit from reduced and more reliable travel times.
For the duration of the works, a temporary 30mph speed restriction will be in place to ensure the safety of the travelling public, as well as the workforce.
Councillor Andrew Morgan, the Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport, Customer Care and Emergency Planning, said: “The proposed works will bring much needed important long term road capacity and safety improvements to this section of the A4059 and have been planned to minimise any congestion and delays. However I would urge drivers to look out for temporary signs and allow plenty of time for their journeys while these worthwhile improvements are carried out.
