The closure on Friday of the Menai Suspension Bridge has left drivers with only one crossing to the island of Anglesey. This has resulted in traffic congestion in the area, especially at peak times and in particular around Ysbyty Gwynedd.
In response, Paula Renzel, Welsh roads & climate campaigner for TAN Cymru said:
“This closure, while disruptive, highlights the need for measures to be brought in to reduce the amount of traffic using the bridge. This is an emergency, just like the climate emergency, and the response needs to be quick and effective. Better options for people to walk, cycle, car share and use public transport need to be implemented immediately. Novel solutions such as temporary bus priority measures, more bus and rail services could all help alleviate the strain on the road.
“If this is done well, it could provide a model for lasting change that improves things for everyone. This would benefit the economies of Gwynedd and Anglesey and positively impact peoples’ quality of life, while also taking the necessary steps to address climate change.”
“The North Wales Transport Commission[2] are currently investigating what can be done to solve traffic issues across North Wales more broadly, but their conclusions are not expected to be published for some time. With the current situation requiring more urgent interventions, the Commission may nevertheless have ideas as to what could be done in the short term.
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