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Emergency work approved for storm damaged culvert in Nantymoel

Views From The Mountain Road In Bridgend The A4061, Bwlch-y-Clawdd Road in Nantymoel (Pic: Google Maps)

EMERGENCY works to a storm damaged culvert have been approved by Bridgend County Borough Council.

The works which began on January 13 will include “urgent” emergency works to a culvert on the A4061, Bwlch-y-Clawdd Road in Nantymoel, following a landslide which took place in November 2024 during Storm Bert.

Approval was given to suspend usual contract rules by council cabinet members at a meeting in January, after they heard how the work would need to be carried out in the interests of public safety.

Those in attendance noted the importance of the road which is said to provide a link to the neighbouring borough’s of Neath Port Talbot and Rhondda Cynon Taf, with the council’s leader John Spanswick also describing it as one of the most beautiful roads in the area.

The report read: “On 24 November 2024, Storm Bert caused widespread issues throughout the county borough and around South Wales. On the A4061 Bwlch-y-Clawdd road, Nantymoel, a culvert collapsed resulting in water flows washing large deposits of material from the surrounding ground becoming unstable and falling onto the highway.

“Following a call from the emergency services Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) staff attended and arranged for the road to be closed. On Monday 25 November 2024, when the storm had abated engineers were able to commence assessment of the damage and extent of repair that would be necessary.

“Clearance of the highway debris was completed on the 26 November 2024, and the road re-opened to traffic albeit under traffic control and temporary protective structures to mitigate the risk of further falling debris.”

The officers report added that due to the urgent nature of the repairs, contractors who were already working on culverted and open watercourses on a coal tip in Nantymoel would be brought in to undertake the work.

Bridgend County Borough Council will apply to cover the costs of around £131,000 with Welsh Government funding, as part of the Emergency Financial Assistance Scheme to support local authorities after the recent storms.

A council spokesperson said: “With the council’s cabinet aware of how the risk on the Bwlch Mountain Road is being addressed, works have started this week and will continue for four weeks, between 9am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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“During the closure times, motorists will be able to travel directly between Neath Port Talbot and Rhondda Cynon Taf, but not in the direction of Bridgend County Borough, although diversions will be in place.”

Cllr Paul Davies added: “The current works to the A4061 Bwlch-y-Clawdd road, Nantymoel, are vital to protect the public now and in the future. Through this investment we hope to secure and safeguard the area to withstand any future storms.”

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