Decision details

The Service Director, referred Members to the report before them which provided an update on the current status in respect of a number of key strategic transportation infrastructure projects including Mountain Ash Southern Cross Valley Link, Llanharan Bypass, A4119 Ely Valley Road Dualling (Stinkpot Hill), Park and Rides, Cynon Gateway North (A4059 Aberdare Bypass Extension) and Gelli / Treorchy Relief Road.

The Service Director spoke in detail in respect of each of the projects presented before responding to Members comments.

The Leader commented on the projects and advised that these had all been referenced within the Councils Strategic Plan and commented positively on the opportunities such projects would deliver for those accessing the County Borough.  He added that highway infrastructure investment was invaluable to the County Borough allowing for the development of big and small schemes, which all have a dramatic effect on the transport infrastructure of the Authority.

Following discussions it was RESOLVED:

1.    To note the progress made to date on Mountain Ash Southern Cross Valley Link Road, Llanharan Bypass, A4119 Dualling (Stinkpot Hill) and the Council’s current Park and Ride projects.

2.    To note the Welsh Government A465 dualling proposals and the impact on the Cynon Gateway North Link Road.

3.    To consider the issues of the Gelli-Treorchy Relief Road and the alternative proposals for a Treorchy Link Road, as outlined within the report.

4.    To consider the funding of further works and studies to progress the key strategic transportation infrastructure projects.