CARMARTHENSHIRE County Council is working with AtkinsRéalis to undertake improvement works on the reconfiguration of the A484 Sandy Road/Maes Y Coed junction in Llanelli, in order to alleviate traffic build-up and congestion along the westbound carriageway, improve journey times and safety along the carriageway.
The County Council is seeking the views of residents, businesses and road users on its proposal that will improve traffic flow along this key corridor, to and from Llanelli town centre.
The online consultation can be accessed via Carmarthenshire County Council’s website.
A public drop-in session will be hosted on Friday, 7 March 2025, between 10am and 7pm at Furnace Community Hall, Stradey Road, Furnace, Llanelli, SA15 4ET, where visitors can view plans of the proposal.
The scheme is designed to enhance journey time reliability between Llanelli and Burry Port by improving the A484 Sandy Road / Maes-Y-Coed junction, through the introduction of a dedicated right-turn lane. The junction improvements focus on tackling peak-time congestion, ensuring smoother and more reliable travel for all commuters in the area. Additionally, the scheme aims to improve air quality and access for all modes of transport to and from Ysgol Y Strade, Furnace School and Coleg Sir Gar, as well as enhancing existing Active Travel facilities.
Key improvements include the provision of a dedicated right-turn lane from the A484 Sandy Road onto Maes-Y-Coed Road, and enhancements to existing active travel facilities including the installation of a new controlled crossing on the Maes-Y-Coed Road, and the introduction of advanced stop lines for cyclists.
Cllr Edward Thomas, Cabinet Member for Transport, Waste and Infrastructure Services, said: “Carmarthenshire County Council, along with our regional partners are investing heavily in Llanelli as part of a commitment to develop the town as a healthy vibrant and attractive place to both live and work.
“As part of these efforts, the Council is developing a transport strategy for Llanelli which includes Highway and Active Travel improvements along the A484 Sandy Road Corridor. It is crucial, therefore, that the local community and road users feed into our strategy that aims to positively impact on air quality, safety for all road users, traffic flow, and environmental attractiveness.”
The A484 Sandy Road Improvements (Sandy Road/Maes Y Coed) online consultation is open until Friday, March 28.
