Road Scrapped

CARL SARGEANT AM DELIGHTED BY A494 DECISION


Carl Sargeant, AM for Alyn and Deeside, has expressed his delight at today’s announcement that the A494 public inquiry’s Inspector has decided that the scheme should not go ahead.

Mr Sargeant said: “This is great news for local residents.

“I have been arguing strongly on behalf of constituents that a scheme of this magnitude is deeply inappropriate for the area, and I am pleased that the Inspector has listened to these concerns. The proposed changes to the road would have had a terrible impact on the quality of life of local people and the environment here. The scheme has rightly been rejected on the basis that the scale and size of the proposed road would have a really negative impact on the area.

“I have also expressed my concern on many occasions that other routes have not been fully considered, and have argued in favour of greater investment in public transport and the reduction of the volume of freight on our roads in Alyn and Deeside.

“I am absolutely delighted by today’s announcement. It is the right decision.”