Decision details

The Service Director, Highways and Transportation presented members with his report which provided an update on the current progress related to the development and delivery of the major transportation project: A4119 Ely Valley Road Dualling – Llantrisant Business Park to Coed Ely Roundabouts.

Members were advised of the ecology studies undertaken, the transportation assessment  undertaken on the project  including the option of removal of the Fire Service Headquarters roundabout compared to non removal (both with dual carriageway scenarios). Members were advised that discussions had been held with the South Wales Fire Service who supported in principle the removal of their existing access with a new access supplied off the Llantrisant Business Park roundabout.  Other updates related to the pedestrian / cyclist link with Members being advised that discussions had commenced with Welsh Government in respect of potential contributions to the option of a pedestrian / cyclist link.

Members spoke positively of the update and the plans within and the importance of communicating the commencement of work with residents was noted.

It was RESOLVED:

1.    To note the progress made and endorse the next steps in particular  the:

                       i.       Removal of the South Wales Fire Service roundabout access.

                      ii.       Provision of widening to Coed Ely road bridge structure to accommodate standard merge.

                     iii.       Provision of a subway south of Coed Ely roundabout to accommodate pedestrian movements.

2.    To give authority to the Group Director Prosperity, Development and Frontline Services to submit a planning application on behalf of the Council for the new access to the South Wales Fire Service Headquarters adjacent to the A4119.

3.    To give authority to the Group Director Prosperity, Development and Frontline Services to acquire the land necessary to deliver the additional works to the scheme outlined in this report.