Welshpool one way system work could be finished by May

Since a one way system as introduced in Welshpool by the Welsh Government in 2011, a number of accidents have taken place with concerns raised over driver behaviour and pedestrian safety.

Numerous calls from residents and businesses for changes to the system led to a consultation, and a decision on what changes will be made are expected by the Welsh Government in the next week.

Government officials are proposing to turn Broad Street into a single lane from The Cross to the Town Hall, with a zebra crossing being installed at the town hall.

Councillors are looking forward to see work begin on the changes, and county councillor Phil Pritchard said: "I think we will see the changes made by May, and certainly in time for the summer holidays which will be good.

"The changes put forward are the right solution for Welshpool, and I am pleased the government and the county council have listed to the people of Welshpool.

"When the system was put in some things weren't done right in the first place.

"These changes will offer a big improvement for pedestrians and the main thing is the town will become a safer place."

One of the main reasons for the work is due to the number of accidents that have taken place.

Other improvements that were previously proposed included improvements to the Brook Street two-way system between Church Street and Jehu Road.

County councillor Graham Breeze added: "It is excellent that we could see this work done by early May.

"It wasn't done properly last time, and this will get rid of the congestion and bottle necks in the town and the improvements can only be a positive thing.