Airport road scheme axed
16.07.09
Plans for a new link road from the M4 to Cardiff Airport have been axed because of the cost. Announced as part of the unveiling of a five-year transport plan for Wales by Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones, one local MP called the decision ‘economic lunacy’. CBI Wales added that it was 'a bad day for the Welsh economy.’
Mr Jones said ‘only a fraction’ of the benefits the proposed airport link road would bring the area were associated with the airport. As an alternative, he said the assembly government would investigate a half-hourly express bus service from Cardiff city centre to the airport, more frequent train services and improved safety on the A4266 (Five Mile Road).
Cardiff Airport welcomed the decision to ‘end the uncertainty’ and also the ‘more pragmatic and sensible approach’ to enhance public transport options between the airport and city. A spokesman said: ‘We would encourage immediate discussions in this regard as the relevant public transport standards need to be addressed.’
But Vale of Glamorgan MP John Smith said the decision was ‘economic lunacy’ and a ‘reckless decision for the Welsh economy’.
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