Carmarthenshire Council says the improvement works, funded by the Welsh Government Local Transport Fund, are being carried out to tackle long-standing congestion issues and reduce delays and improve safety for all road users.
The proposals result in a total loss of six parking spaces along the A484 Sandy Road, either side of the Maes-Y-Coed.
Temporary lane closures along the A484 Sandy Road will be in place for work to be carried out, along with a full closure of Maes-Y-Coed extending up to, but not including, the private lanes located behind the adjacent properties.
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The council said the work forms part of its wider strategy to enhance air quality and promote more sustainable, accessible transport along the A484 corridor.
It says the scheme aims to enhance access to key local destinations – Ysgol y Strade, Furnace School, and Coleg Sir Gâr – by creating safer, more reliable routes for students, staff, and families.
To keep the local community informed, two public drop-in sessions will be held at Sandy and Stradey Community Hall on 2 July, 10am – 12pm and 5pm – 7pm.
These sessions will provide an opportunity for residents and stakeholders to learn more about the project, and speak with representatives from Carmarthenshire County Council, AtkinsRéalis, Evan Pritchard (Contractors), and Core Highways (Traffic Management) for updates about the scheme.
From 2 July, weekly drop-in sessions will continue every Wednesday, from 10am to 12pm at Sandy and Stradey Community Hall, throughout the construction period.
Cllr Aled Vaughan Owen, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Decarbonisation and Sustainability said:
We recognise the long-standing concerns of local residents about congestion along Sandy Road, particularly at peak times. This scheme represents a significant investment in improving traffic flow, journey times and road safety in the area.
We are committed to engaging openly with the community throughout the process and encourage everyone to attend the drop-in sessions to share their views and ask questions.”
Locals have called for alternative solutions, including the removal of the traffic lights and restricting right turns onto Maes-y-Coed Road.
The council have said this is not an option due to traffic volumes and the space needed for larger vehicles safely turn into Maes-y-Coed. It added that without traffic lights vehicles attempting to enter and exit Maes-Y-Coed would face significant challenges, leading to increased congestion and potential safety hazards.
It says the traffic lights help regulate the flow of vehicles, ensuring that traffic moves smoothly and safely through the junction.
what a pile of shit carmarthenshire county council are why don’t you make a roundabout there with no lights so traffic will flow properly or block the road off and make the roundabout by Cawdor to keep traffic moving useless twats the lot of them