July 09, 2019 - 1294 views
The organisers of the National Eisteddfod and North Wales Police are urging the public to follow special directions to reach this year’s event at Llanrwst in order to avoid causing serious traffic jams in the area.
The event is to be held alongside the A470 on land to the south of Llanrwst town centre, and arrangement have been put in place in order to avoid directing vehicles through the town’s narrow streets.
There are more opportunities than ever to use public transport to reach the Eisteddfod and to move between the event’s main sites and town centre.
For people choosing to arrive by car, dedicated car parks are available on arrival from three each of the three main directions.
A special traffic management system will be in place of the Eisteddfod week which will limit the use of some roads in order to maintain traffic flow. This will include implementing a one-way system over Llanrwst bridge which will be available to those traveling away from the town only.
Around Llanrwst town, walking and cycling paths have been planned in order to ensure smooth movement between the town and the Eisteddfod Maes, the caravan park and camping sites.
Motorists are urged to follow directions provided to reach their relevant car park. A free shuttle bus service will be provided where appropriate.
The Eisteddfod’s Chief Executive, Betsan Moses said, “During the Eisteddfod week, over a hundred thousand people will visit Llanrwst. In collaboration with visitors, local residents, the police and other agencies, the aim for us is to ensure that the narrow streets of this beautiful and historic town are not choked by traffic.
“Along with our partners, we have created a bespoke traffic management system for the event. We’re urging everyone to look at the travel directions on our website, www.eisteddfod.cymru, and to follow the road-signs.
“We have made it as easy as possible for people to move between the Eisteddfod Maes, the caravan and camping sites and the centre of town – on foot, by bike or by using one of the many shuttle buses and local bus services available. This is important in order to keep our impact on the environment to a minimum of course.
“We will depend on each other to keep to the directions provided in order to ensure that Llanrwst does not get choked by traffic this August.”
Superintendent Neil Thomas from North Wales Police said, “We have been collaborating closely with the Eisteddfod organisers for some months and our advice to visitors to the Maes is to start on your journey early, follow the signs and use the public transport and shuttle bus services available wherever possible.
“We will be constantly reviewing the traffic planning along with our partners and there will be officers on duty in the area throughout the week.”
