Changes to the ongoing traffic trial in Prestatyn

The council will be introducing further changes to improve the traffic flow in the area.

On 13 April, Denbighshire County Council began a trial to make Bridge Road in Prestatyn two ways to alleviate congestion in the area as a part of a wider project to enhance and regenerate the town.

The trial was requested following feedback the council received in consultations with the public, as part of the public realm improvement project on Prestatyn High Street.

In 2025, UK Government confirmed their intention to provide just under £20 million of grant funding for seven capital projects to improve pride of place and natural environment in Rhyl, Prestatyn and Denbigh.

This funding, known as the Local Regeneration Fund (LRF), has been awarded exclusively for successful projects included in Vale of Clwyd and cannot be directed to other projects.

The trial will be in place for a minimum period of three months and could last up to 18 months under the Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) that the council have in place.

From 26 June, the flow of traffic at the bottom of High Street will be reversed. This means that vehicles leaving Parc Prestatyn will now be able to exit through High Street.

This change will also mean that the retail park will now benefit from three exit routes (High Street, Bridge Road and Nant Hall Road).

Vehicles will no longer be able to turn left down High Street Ffordd Penisardre toward the mini roundabout and retail park, instead drivers should use Nant Hall Road to access the retail park from that side of town.

This additional trial is being introduced to see if the traffic congestion at the bottom of the High Street can be alleviated further, along with the Bridge Road two-way system.

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

“We appreciate residents’ cooperation and patience as we monitor the impact of these changes and work to improve traffic flow across Prestatyn.

“The council are aware that a lot of concerns were previously raised relating to vehicle congestion on this particular road before these changes were implemented, and officers will be seeking feedback from motorists and pedestrians as the trail continues”.