A series of public meetings on proposals to improve access to Cardiff Airport will take place next week. Improving the road links to the airport is seen as vital to its future, as well as to the economy of the surrounding area.
The public consultation by the Welsh Assembly Government will highlight the 3 options for improving access to the airport As well as road improvements, boosting public transport is a key part of the new access strategy, which includes reducing congestion at Culverhouse Cross and the road network around Cardiff.
The 3 options being considered are:
Using the existing signposted route with widening to 3 lanes on the A4232 from M4 Junction 33 to a western bypass at Culverhouse Cross to reduce congestion.
Investigating options for route improvements using the A4232 from M4 Junction 33 and the A48 with an improved Sycamore Cross junction and improvements to the Five Mile Lane.
An option for routes from the M4 Junction 34 to the airport with a bypass at Pendoylan, junction improvements at Sycamore Cross junction and improvements to Five Mile Lane.
Public exhibitions are to be held at:
Wenvoe Community Centre, Wenvoe: Wednesday July 9 - 10:00 - 19:00
Pendoylan Memorial Hall, Pendoylan: Thursday July 10 - 10:00 - 19:00
Bonvilston Reading Room, Bonvilston: Friday July 11 - 10:00 - 20:00
Highlight Park Community Centre, Stirling Road, Barry: Saturday July 12 - 10:00 - 17:00
For more information visit: http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/transport/news/ciaaccess?lang=en
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