A DANGEROUS road in Meirionnydd is part of a new scheme to help protect motorcyclists in North Wales.

For the last four years, an average of six motorbike drivers have been killed on the spectacular, but potentially treacherous, roads across the north of the country.

A new operation, aimed at reducing the risk of motorcycle-related deaths and serious injuries on the region’s roads, began this week with the A494 between Dolgellau and Bala highlighted as one of the country’s most hazardous routes.

Other roads that will be routinely patrolled include the A525 from Ruthin to Bwlchgwyn, the A525/A539 Ruabon, Overton and Redbrook, the A5 between Betws-y-Coed and Corwen, the A543 between Denbigh and Pentrefoelas and the A5104/A494 Bryneglwys to Corwen.

The route known as the ‘EVO Triangle’ will also be patrolled which incorporates the A483, A5 and the B4501.

Operation Darwen is an all Wales campaign which runs from early Spring through until the autumn and is aimed at motorcycle safety and reducing casualties on the roads.

Over the coming months, officers from the Roads Policing Unit will engage with riders popular meeting spots for enthusiasts as well as certain routes as part of the operation.

Read the full story in tomorrow’s north editions of the Cambrian News