The public will have the opportunity to see and discuss the
options for a replacement for the A494 River Dee Bridge crossing
at an event to be held on Tuesday, 21 January at St Andrew's
Church, Garden City,
The event is part of the WelTAG Stage 2 public consultation which
runs until Tuesday 4 March on a shortlist of options to replace
the bridge which is a vital link for cross-border traffic between
North Wales and the North West of England.
The public exhibition is open between 10am and 7pm on Tuesday 21
January. Stakeholders and the public will be able to view scheme
information, speak with members of the project team and provide
feedback.
A new bridge is needed as the requirement for repairs on the
existing bridge is increasing. Inspections and monitoring to date
have concluded that the frequency of repairs and the risk of
major repair and intervention requiring the closure of the bridge
is growing year-on-year.
The preferred option identified in 2019 has been reviewed and new
scheme options are proposed that ensure better alignment with
current policies whilst improving value for money and resilience
along this strategically important corridor. A further priority
is to reduce disruption during construction as far as possible.
The Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales said: “Fixing our roads is a priority for this
government, and I would urge local people and people who use the
bridge on a regular basis to take part in the consultation.
“The bridge is vital for the road infrastructure of North Wales.
“Come and see the options for yourselves on the 21st
January and have a chat about what they could all deliver.
“We will listen carefully to people's views and I expect to be
able to announce the way forward in May.”
Notes to editors
The options can also be viewed and feedback submitted using the
online questionnaire by visiting the consultation page at this
link: www.gov.wales/a494-river-dee-bridge-replacement-scheme
The project team can also be contacted via A494RiverDeeBridgeConsultation@gov.wales or by
completing an envelope addressed to ‘Freepost A494'.
The exhibition will be at St Andrew's Church, Garden City, CH5
2HN
