THE MP for Clwyd West, David Jones, has written to Conwy County Borough Council leader, Cllr Charlie McCoubrey, in a bid to put a stop to plans for a new one-way system in Rhos-on-Sea.

Plans for a one-way system along Rhos-on-Sea promenade was voted through by a council scrutiny committee last week, with a final cabinet decision to be made tomorrow (November 8).

The traffic system is part of a £14million coastal defence scheme, which will see the promenade widened, sand added to the beach, and a one-way system introduced on the West Promenade for traffic travelling towards Colwyn Bay.

But while the lower promenade will be reduced to a single lane, the Cayley Promenade road along the embankment will remain two-way, increasing the amount of traffic on the stretch.

Concerned residents, many of whom fear an increase in pollution and noise, gathered on the embankment by the Cayley promenade on Saturday (November 5) in protest against the proposals.

It is understood that another demonstration has been planned tomorrow in advance of the cabinet meeting at 2pm.

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In a letter to Cllr McCoubrey, shown to the Pioneer, Mr Jones said he is seriously concerned by plans to create the one-way traffic flow at the foot of the Cayley embankment, along West Promenade.

He added that he could not recall a proposal in the area to have garnered greater public opposition than this.

Extracts from Mr Jones’ letter read: “This will create a significant increase in two-way traffic on the Cayley Promenade, to the detriment of local residents.

“Cayley Promenade is currently a peaceful part of Rhos, where local residents, particularly the elderly, park their cars to take in the view or sit on the numerous benches that the council has thoughtfully provided.

“However, if the westward traffic that currently passes along West Promenade is diverted along Cayley Promenade, the character of the area will change.

“Cayley Promenade will become a very busy thoroughfare, to the detriment not only of its residents, but that of the many other local people who appreciate its peaceful ambiance.

“The additional traffic on the Cayley embankment is also likely to result in fewer vehicles parking there, w displacement parking and additional traffic generated in neighbouring streets.”

Mr Jones prefaced the above comments by adding his support and approval for the works done by the council to improve the Colwyn Bay waterfront.

These have included the introduction of a new sandy beach, and enhancements to its flood defences.