Roadworks to end one-way system will not start before Easter

The Welsh Government has ratified plans to change the one-way system, which has been subject to years of scrutiny due to accidents and traffic issues.

The majority of the route will again become two-way, but work will not start until after the Easter holidays.

County councillor Graham Breeze has quashed fears work could soon start and disrupt the town throughout Easter.

He said: "Concerned residents have been contacting me about changes to Welshpool's one-way system affecting Easter holiday traffic. The good news is that work won't start until after the break.

"There's more good news that work is just about to start improving the junction over Red Bank with the Guilsfield-Welshpool road.

"There's been too many accidents on that junction lately and along with Guilsfield councillor David Jones I've been asking for better warning signage. Should be underway next week.

Resurfaced

"There's even more good news that Brookfield Road will be resurfaced early in the new financial year. I'm now assured the road is a priority which will be a relief for residents and motorists alike."

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.

Earlier this year, county councillor Phil Pritchard said: "The changes put forward are the right solution for Welshpool, and I am pleased the government and the county council have listened 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."