THE COASTAL path in Old Colwyn will be closed for several weeks as part of plans to connect it to the new promenade.

The path will be closed from the parking area by The Arches to the A55 footbridge, so that contractors can connect it to the newly-raised promenade.

Drivers have been told to follow a signed diversion via Station Road and Cliff Gardens, with the council expecting the path to reopen "later this month".

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A Conwy County Borough Council spokesperson said: "We’re closing a small section of the coast path, so our contractors can connect it to the newly raised promenade.

"The path will be closed from the parking area by The Arches to the A55 footbridge.
Please follow the signed diversion via Station Road and Cliff Gardens.

"We expect the path to reopen later this month."