In response to the Welsh Government decision to scrap plans to remove roundabouts on the A55 in Llanfairfechan and Penmaenmawr, 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”.
Commenting on the decision to keep the A55 roundabouts, Janet 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.
“This latest Welsh Government car crash is yet further evidence of how Welsh Labour Ministers and their co-operation partners Plaid Cymru are failing North Wales.
“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.
“Quite frankly, I think that the Welsh Government is failing to ensure highway safety after causing years of uncertainty for local residents”.
