A road where schoolchildren have been involved in several accidents or near-misses will have new safety measures installed.

Plaid Cymru’s Penrhyndeudraeth councillor, Gareth Thomas, has, after four years of hard lobbying to the Welsh Government, received news that the A487 trunk road in the centre of Penrhyndeudraeth will soon see pedestrian safety prioritised, as yellow lines are introduced on parts of the road.

“I am pleased to hear this news,” said Cllr Thomas.

“This part of the village has seen three incidents involving children in the past few years.

“Thankfully, no-one was injured long-term, but as local people we will breathe a sigh of relief when this prohibition notice is approved, and parking will be minimised on the main road at Castle Street and Eryri Terrace.

“In addition, the flow of traffic through the centre of Penrhyndeudraeth will be improved, as local people are more aware than anyone how congested this road becomes, even at busy periods in winter months.

“The summer season is well upon us and, only this week, tailbacks of half a mile were slowing traffic down in the village itself. It is causing real issues for local people and businesses trying to carry out their daily tasks.”

It was only in April this year that a collision on the road caused a large fuel tank to fall off the back of a lorry, before rolling across a pavement into a garage forecourt.

Any child caught in the path of the fuel bowser could have faced serious injury or even death.

A consultation process will now be carried out by the Welsh Government, asking for the public to air their views on the current safety plans.

Copies and a map of the site will be available at Siop Dewi, Penrhyndeudraeth, during the six-week process.

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