TRAFFIC lights could be installed on the A470 from Glan Conwy to Bewts-y-Coed amid concerns over motorists’ safety.

Welsh Government deputy minister for climate change, Lee Waters confirmed a review will be carried out along the trunk road to consider potential traffic control measures such as signage and road markings.

It follows calls from Aberconwy MS Janet Finch-Saunders for the government and local authority to “tackle the chaos” at a number of locations including Pont Fawr in Llanrwst, the junction in Tal y Cafn, Bodnant hill, and Rhyd y Creuau.

The Welsh Government will undertake a WelTAG stage one appraisal in the next financial year, while officials will discuss any proposals Conwy County Borough Council may have for Pont Fawr and other improvements that could be made to the trunk road.

Mrs Finch-Saunders said: “My past work with Conwy Council on trying to tackle the chaos that has been unfolding on Pont Fawr in Llanrwst has resulted in the local authority developing proposals for new signage and road markings. However, it is time to consider the feasibility of introducing a signal-controlled solution on the A470.

“I welcome the fact that the Welsh Government is now prepared to consider any improvements that can be made to the trunk road to facilitate a solution for the historic bridge.

“Whilst I will liaise with the local authority in an effort to see alternative proposals developed for Pont Fawr, I will also be keeping a close eye on the promise now made in writing to review the A470 from Glan Conwy to Betws-y-Coed.”

During stage one of the review, the government will produce a shortlist of potential measures, before an outline business case is created.

“I will be scrutinising the deputy minister in detail should this review turn out to be yet another road to nowhere,” said Mrs Finch-Saunders.

The MS has been vocal about traffic between Glan Conwy and popular tourist destination Betws-y-Coed, particularly in Llanrwst due to narrow streets and corners.

In 2019 she said: “There is a serious highway headache in Llanrwst. The historic streets are narrow, lorries mount pavements, and large vehicles encounter serious difficulties on the tight corners.

“The volume of traffic seems to be increasing along the A470, the main road between North and South Wales, and that we are set to see more vehicles as a result of the area’s increasing popularity with tourists, it is time for action.”