16/06/2025
Plans by the Welsh Government to trial new road markings on a major road in Powys to reduce collisions involving motorcyclists have been welcomed by the county council.
The markings, called Perceptual Rider Information for Maximising Expertise and Enjoyment (PRIMEs), are designed to help riders make better decisions when approaching bends. Powys County Council has welcomed the Welsh Government's decision to trial the road markings at two sites following a formal request from the council earlier this year.
The trials will take place on the A483 at:
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13/06/2025
One of the UK’s largest and most technically challenging road projects has officially opened, completing the £2 billion Heads of the Valleys Road upgrade programme helping to deliver better transport and fix our roads. The final phase of the Welsh Government funded upgrade programme, which was designed to deliver prosperity to some of the most deprived areas in Wales, has already created 2,200 new jobs across the country with almost a half of those employed living in the local area and coming from a disadvantaged or long-term unemployed background.
The £1.4 billion Section 5&6 – Dowlais to Hirwaun final phase is helping to connect communities by linking the Valleys, South and West Wales to the English Midlands and beyond together with ports serving Irish and other European destinations. As well as improving the resilience of the South Wales trunk road network, the road provides a vital link across the top of the South Wales valleys for the Metro project improving links to the Cardiff and Swansea Bay City Regions.
This has been achieved by delivering:
17.7km of new dual carriageway
6km of new sideroads
more than 14km of active travel routes
38 culverts (a structure that channels water past an obstacle),32 new bridges and 28 new retaining walls
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10/06/2025
Isle of Anglesey County Council is consulting with the public on proposals for changing certain roads that are currently 20mph back to 30mph.
The consultation runs from Friday 23 May until Friday 13 June 2025.
Your feedback on 20mph limit on Anglesey
Welsh Government announced their plans for reviewing 20mph speed limits on 23 April 2024. Isle of Anglesey County Council accepted public suggestions on which roads should:
- change from 20mph to 30mph
- change from 30mph to 20mph#
- stay at 20mph
What happens next
Streets and roads where 30mph were not suitable under the revised guidance will remain at the default speed limit of 20mph. The council has produced a traffic regulation order (TRO) proposal for any street or road where the revised guidance suggests a 30mph speed limit could be suitable.
This is a legal process that must be followed when there is a change a speed limit.
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05/06/2025
Monday 9 June marks the beginning of National Blood Donor Week, a week when awareness is raised of the lifesaving importance of blood donation to encourage those who have never donated to give it a go.
These donations play a vital role in saving lives each day by supporting a range of treatments, from helping recovering accident victims and patients with blood cancers to supporting mothers and new-born babies during childbirth.
The Welsh Blood Service supports 19 hospitals across the country and relies on donations from blood, platelet and bone marrow donors to support patients in need.
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04/06/2025
Carmarthenshire County Council has sought the views of residents, businesses and road users on its proposal to undertake improvement works on the reconfiguration of the A484 Sandy Road/Maes Y Coed junction in Llanelli.
The revised proposals presented by Carmarthenshire County Council and AtkinsRéalis have been developed through close collaboration with Welsh Government and are a result of many years of iteration.
The proposals have been through multiple stages of design review, based on traffic modelling, technical assessment and public consultation, with the key aim of maximising impact on congestion whilst minimising land take and impact on surrounding residents.
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29/05/2025
Motorists are advised to plan ahead before they travel on the M4 between junctions 37 and 38 near Pyle as major road works to ensure the safety and long-term resilience of the motorway take place for 6 months beginning on 9 June.
The work involves refurbishment to 5 bridges on this stretch of the M4 and is essential to maintain safety and prevent deterioration of the road.
The motorway will remain open with two running lanes in both directions for the duration of the works. Closures will be limited to overnight only and will be well-signposted in advance. Temporary speed limits will also be implemented to ensure driver and worker safety.
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23/05/2025
Later, many of us will be heading off for a bank holiday or half term break. Before heading off it’s a good idea to check your vehicle to minimise the risk of a breakdown.
Road Safety Wales recommends using the P.O.W.D.E.R. check which consists of:
Petrol: have you got enough fuel or charge to comfortably complete your journey?
Oil: check the engine oil and brake fluid levels, making sure there are no leaks
Water: check that the coolant and windscreen washer reservoirs are at the correct level
Damage: look for damage, including the windscreen, and check the condition of your wiper blades
Electrics: are all the lights working? Are there any warning lights on the dashboard?
Rubber: check tyre pressures, tread depth and look for any damage, including the spare wheel.
If you have hired a vehicle, don’t assume that everything is perfect - do you own checks - and set up your driving position in advance. If it is a vehicle model that you have not driven before, take the time to work out where the controls and driver aids are situated.
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20/05/2025
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, in conjunction with DocBike, has arranged Biker Down! Cymru courses throughout 2025.
It is often the case that if a motorcyclist is involved in a collision, the first person on the scene will be a fellow biker.
Biker Down! Cymru has been designed to give a better understanding of what to do if you come across a road traffic collision and how to manage it safely. It consists of three modules:
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12/05/2025
The £25m refurbishment programme, announced earlier this year by the Welsh Government, is funding 22 projects across Wales’ strategic road network.
The work will improve over 100km of road and help its future resilience by fixing and preventing around 30,000 potholes. This is in addition to the tens of thousands of potholes that are set to be fixed through a local government borrowing initiative, announced in March, enabling councils to unlock £120m of funding to accelerate repairs on local roads.
The programme of works, some of which is already underway, includes two bridge schemes to repair seven bridges, 18 resurfacing projects and two footway programmes covering 10 community locations throughout Wales.
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07/05/2025
The A40 Llanddewi Velfrey to Redstone Cross road scheme in Pembrokeshire has been opened thanks to a £60 million joint investment by Welsh Government and the EU.
The scheme, which was officially opened by the First Minister, Eluned Morgan will improve connectivity, reduce journey times, provide extra resilience and reliability, and enhance road safety. It delivers a new 6km upgrade to the old road, a new carriageway, new roundabouts, 2 new bridges, 22 culverts, a new active travel route and environmental landscaping with over 450,000 plants and trees.
As well as providing improved accessibility along the east-west transport corridor in south Wales to key employment, community and tourism destinations, the scheme has also created significant opportunities for the national and local economy, including:
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