Road safety works set to begin in Prestatyn

The works to improve road safety at a junction in Prestatyn are set to begin soon.

The need for the scheme was identified by both Denbighshire County Council and North Wales Police to address the concerning pattern of collisions at the junction of Bastion Road, Bridge Road, Station Road and Sandy Lane in Prestatyn.

Denbighshire County Council secured £120,000 of grant funding from the Welsh Government’s road safety capital grant to complete the works. This grant funding is ringfenced and cannot be used on other projects.

The scheme will look to introduce improvements to the existing zebra crossing, improved footways and a simplification of the junction layout and will be undertaken by local contractors KM Construction.

Superintendent Simon Barrasford from North Wales Police' Operational Support Services said:

 "The introduction of these safety improvements in Prestatyn marks an important step in addressing concerns following road traffic collisions in the area.

 "Public safety is our absolute priority, and where patterns of incidents emerge, it is vital that we work closely with partners to take decisive action. 

 "These measures are designed to reduce risk, encourage safer driving behaviour, and better protect everyone who uses these roads. We fully support the scheme and remain committed to doing all we can to keep our communities safe."

Councillor Barry Mellor, Lead Member for Environment and Transport said:

“It is encouraging to see that Denbighshire County Council has secured funding from the Welsh Government to make such a busy junction in Prestatyn for both drivers and pedestrians using the road safer.

“Residents safety is our main concern and it’s important that when concerning patterns such as these emerge, that they are identified and dealt with appropriately within a timely manner”.