Notification of works – A55 J17 – J16
Location:
A55 J17 – J16 Penmaenbach Tunnel (Nightime Only)
Proposed Works:
Tunnel maintenance, renewal of life expired tunnel equipment and life safety systems.
Programme Start Date:
Monday 8th April 2024
Programme Completion Date:
Monday 22nd April 2024
Client:
Welsh Government
Principal Contractor:
NMWTRA
I refer to the above and wish to inform you that the works noted will be undertaken between Monday 8th April and Monday 22nd April 2024 at this location.
This could result in a higher than usual level of noise at intervals and I take this opportunity in apologising in advance for any inconvenience incurred.
A full closure of the A55 will be required and will be implemented between 19:00 – 07:00 (when traffic flows are lower).
Proposed programme of traffic management restrictions:
| Details of Restrictions | Start Date and Time** | End Date and Time** | Notes |
| Full closure of the A55 westbound carriageway through Penmaenbach Tunnel with westbound traffic being batched under control of traffic signals in alternate directions around Penmaenbach headland | 19:00 08/04/24
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07:00 22/04/24
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All Abnormal loads over 3.2m are prohibited from travelling through the traffic management for the works. Overnight waiting areas detailed in below. |
** dates provisional, may be subject to change
Emergency Services (Police / Fire / Ambulance)
All traffic (including Emergency Service vehicles) will travel through the traffic management under batching. Emergency Services vehicles should switch off their sirens when travelling through the traffic management.
Abnormal loads
Abnormal loads over 3.2m wide will have a provision in place for them to park up overnight at the lay-bys after J14 Madryn (eastbound) and adjacent to J23 Llanddulas (westbound).
Holyhead Port
I would be grateful if you could inform ferry traffic of these proposed works and advise all vehicles to drive safely through the traffic management for the works.
Additional information
Liaison with Welsh Government Orders Branch regarding Traffic Orders has been undertaken.
Co-ordination with NMWTRA and Local Authority Streetworks Managers regarding all aspects of the works has been undertaken.
Full consideration has been given to the impact of the work on road users, residents and work force e.g. Type of temporary traffic management (Contra flow, road space, date of works, time of works, other works etc.)
Information signs will be erected prior to the works advising the travelling public of the closure dates and times.
NMWTRA will distribute a letter to properties adjacent to the works area informing residents.
Winter Service Contractors (PA) will be notified (gritting actions are co-ordinated every night).
Please accept my apologies in advance for any inconvenience incurred.
Further information, including regular updates, regarding this project can be obtained on the website of the Welsh Government’s Traffic Information Service www.traffic.wales.
Should you wish to discuss the matter further please contact Traffic Wales on 0300 123 1213.
