Swansea Council has confirmed that the ageing traffic lights at the entrance to the popular shopping park will be replaced with modern, energy-efficient equipment featuring Extra Low Voltage (ELV) technology. The new system will also include advanced vehicle detection and CCTV monitoring to help manage congestion in real time.
The upgrade is scheduled to start on Monday 14 July and is expected to take four weeks to complete. Temporary traffic lights will be in place throughout the works, with the council warning motorists to expect some disruption.
Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, said: “Traffic lights are an integral part of how we manage traffic flows within the city centre and further afield.
“When we get the opportunity to replace ageing controls, we do so by installing the latest and most innovative technology available.
“In recent years, we have been able to include CCTV coverage, to allow our telematics team to monitor flows in real time and make changes if they need to, to improve traffic flows.
“The latest plans to install new equipment near Parc Tawe will add to the network of modern traffic signals in the city centre and enable us to be even more proactive in managing busy city centre traffic.
“Motorists should be aware that while the work is under way, there may be some disruption to traffic flows. This is unavoidable when we are using temporary lights. We will do everything we can to keep disruption to a minimum and complete the upgrade as soon as possible.”
The investment forms part of a wider programme of infrastructure improvements across Swansea, including recent upgrades at M4 junctions and active travel routes. Earlier this year, the council announced a record £20 million commitment to highway maintenance and transport schemes for 2025
