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MS takes action to temporarily halt disruptive Machno roadworks


September 30, 2024 - 318 views

Janet Finch-Saunders, Member of the Welsh Parliament for Aberconwy, has welcomed the decision by Conwy County Borough Council and SP Energy to postpone the 5 day closure of the main road B4406 into Penmachno.

Having been informed of the plan to close the road for 5 days, Mrs Finch-Saunders sent an urgent letter to Rhun ap Gareth, Chief Executive.

Commenting on the postponement, she said:“I would like to thank residents in Penmachno and Cwm Penmachno who have rightly raised serious concerns about the planned closure of the B4406.

“To expect residents to use the steep and narrow road over the Migneint, and make a massive detour to the Conwy Valley via Blaenau Ffestiniog or Ysbyty Ifan is unreasonable. 

“It is unacceptable that a decision of this magnitude was made without any prior notice or consultation with the local residents and stakeholders, so I wrote to the Chief Executive of the Local Authority.

“I am pleased that discussions are now being held between SP Energy and Bro Machno Community Council”.