How major A55 scheme stopped flooding and boosted green travel

A MAJOR scheme to improve the A55 has seen walking and cycling rocket, while stopping flooding.

- Steve Bagnall

Almost two years ago, the £30m Aber Tai'r Meibion scheme was officially opened.

The scheme, which included £20m of European funding, targeted a section of the A55 which was almost 50 years old and was not up to current design standards.

It was prone to flooding and had very little safe provision for walkers and cyclists nearby, the Welsh Government said.

As well as undertaking drainage work and improving the carriageway, the scheme also aimed to improve safety by removing gaps in the central reservation which had been left for agricultural vehicles to cross.