THE MP and MS for Clwyd West, David Jones and Darren Millar respectively, have expressed their disappointment at one-way plans for Rhos-on-Sea promenade been given the green light.

The new traffic system, which forms part of £14million coastal defence work at Rhos-on-Sea, was agreed by Conwy council's cabinet on Tuesday (November 8).

It means the promenade will become a one-way single lane along the bottom of the Cayley Embankment.

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Mr Millar launched a petition against the proposals in February following strong opposition from residents and businesses.

He outlined to Conwy County Borough Council that the changes would cause chaos and disruption.

He said: “Despite all the objections to these plans, Conwy’s cabinet have given them the green light this week, totally disregarding residents’ concerns.

“I am extremely disappointed by their decision, which will result in thousands of vehicles travelling up the embankment and more traffic driving through residential parts of Rhos-on-Sea causing chaos and disruption for local residents.

“A council report predicted a 778 per cent increase in traffic on the Cayley Promenade if these plans go ahead.

“It is clear from this that they will cause traffic chaos, noise and air pollution and put people off visiting Rhos-on-Sea.

“It is, therefore, staggering that, despite such evidence, and the vast strong opposition to these proposals, the council still believe these changes are the way to go.

“The cabinet’s decision on Tuesday will have devastated residents and businesses, who were keen to protect the promenade and ensure it remains a popular place for people to visit.

“We of course support the sea defence works, but changing road layouts was not necessary and could be extremely damaging.”

The authority will now introduce a traffic regulation order, which allows it to change traffic restrictions before work begins on the road.

Mr Jones, also spoke of his disappointment at the council’s decision

He said: “This is a deeply unpopular plan, which has received widespread opposition from local residents, and I am bitterly disappointed that it is to proceed.

“It dilutes the goodwill that the council has attracted for its good work in creating the new sandy beach and reinforcing the sea defence works.

“The consequence of this decision is that there will be intensified two-way traffic on Cayley Promenade, as well as displaced traffic over a wider area.

“It is little wonder that there has been such public concern, with two protest marches over recent weeks.

“I would urge the council carefully to monitor the impact of this plan after it has been implemented. It is never too late to admit when a mistake has been made, nor to put it right.”