Case study

£11 million boost to Welsh economy with A4119 upgrades

Over £11 million from the Levelling Up Fund will support improvements to connectivity to the strategic Rhondda Gateway region.

A stretch of the A4119 in South Wales is overcapacity and congested. Over £11 million from the Levelling Up Fund will support improvements to benefit:

  • pedestrians
  • motorists
  • cyclists
Image showing an overview of stretch of the Road A4119 route in South Wales.

A4119 upgrades to expand regional connections

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp A4119 is a vital link to the M4 and the Rhondda Valleys. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp stretch of road will be converted into a dual carriageway between the:

  • South Wales Fire and Rescue Service roundabout
  • Coed-Ely roundabout

Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, and cabinet member for Infrastructure and Investment, said:

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp dualling scheme is a priority investment to significantly improve local connectivity to the strategic Rhondda Gateway region, by improving traffic flow in this busy commuter area. It will unlock the former colliery site, Parc Coed-Elái, which is the location of the council’s new modern business unit, with the wider site being developed by Welsh Government. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp scheme will also improve active travel provision for the local community at Coed-Ely.

Image showing an overview of Rhondda Gateway region roundabout and traffic flow in commuter area.

Improvements to support sustainable travel

Cyclists and pedestrians will also benefit.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappre will be:

  • a new route along the west of the carriageway, from Coed-Ely Roundabout to Llantrisant Business Park
  • a new bridge south of Coed-Ely roundabout to encourage commuters to choose walking or cycling

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp works are expected to help create thousands of new jobs by improving access to:

  • key development sites
  • Cardiff

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Published 17 January 2023