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A4119 upgrades start construction promising boost to local economy
Upgrades to the A4119 have begun, promising a boost the local economy, job creation and improved local infrastructure.
The upgrades aim to reduce congestions and boost connections.
The upgrades are part of £11.4 million of UK government funding for levelling up, with the aim to level up Wales, invest in local communities, and improve infrastructure.
The scheme will create a dual carriageway along a 1.5km route from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters Roundabout to the Coed-Ely Roundabout.
The road links the M4 to the Rhondda Valley, but is often congested. The new scheme is set to reduce average travel time along the A4119 between Ynys Maerdy and Coedely by over five minutes.
Improved access to Cardiff and key development sites is expected to support the creation of new jobs and generate an estimated £30 million for the local community.
A new pedestrian and cycle route will also be built, as well as a new bridge to encourage people to walk or cycle to work.
Secretary of State for Levelling Up Greg Clark said: "Our Levelling Up agenda is all about ensuring communities are better connected and people up and down the country have equal access to opportunities."
"The new A4119 in Wales will boost the local economy, create jobs and improve local infrastructure for the people of Wales, demonstrating levelling up in action and making a sustainable difference for years to come. I am proud that almost half of this funding has been provided by our Levelling Up Fund."
Cllr. Andrew Morgan OBE said: "The dualling scheme is a priority investment to significantly improve local connectivity to the strategic Rhondda Gateway region, by improving traffic flow in this busy commuter area."
"It will unlock the former colliery site, Parc Coed-elái, which is the location of the Council’s new modern business unit, with the wider site being developed by Welsh government. The scheme will also improve active travel provision for the local community at Coed Ely."
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