The significant A465 road project in Wales is on track to finish this summer, enhancing travel and boosting the local economy.
Hirwaun: Exciting news! The A465 road project in Wales is wrapping up this summer. It’s a big deal, costing around £1.4 billion and one of the largest road projects in the UK.
This project is all about making travel easier and safer. It’ll stretch from Hirwaun to Dowlais, adding 17.7 kilometers of new dual carriageway and loads of side roads and active travel routes.
Plus, it’s creating jobs—over 2,000 so far, with many locals getting hired. They’ve even brought in 158 apprentices, which is fantastic for the community.
And it’s not just about the roads. They’re focusing on the environment too. They’ve relocated species like the great crested newt and planted over 55,000 trees, aiming for 120,000 by the end.
Ken Skates, the transport cabinet secretary, called it an impressive engineering feat. Local business owners are thrilled too, as it’s helping them grow and create new jobs.
Overall, this project is set to leave a positive mark on the area, both economically and environmentally. Can’t wait to see it all finished!
