AM calls for roundabout to be reinstated

A roundabout should be reinstated at the McDonald's junction in Newtown, Powys County Council has been told.

Montgomeryshire AM Russell George has raised the matter with the council who will be taking over the main road through the town following the opening of the Newtown bypass.

For years many residents and motorists have said the traffic lights have caused delays and hold-ups.

He said: "The question has once more been raised of reinstating the roundabout at McDonalds junction and also a pedestrian crossing on Dolfor Road among other traffic improvements in and around the town.

"I have raised this with Powys County Council who will soon be taking over former trunk roads through the town."

Mr George said there was resistance to the proposal.

"I have experienced resistance from both Welsh Government and county council for a roundabout to replace the lights at McDonalds junction on the grounds that the original roundabout did not work effectively due to being too small.

"Secondly, that pedestrians need to cross at this point which is safer with lights. The Council is currently monitoring traffic flows and changes to traffic behaviour as drivers establish different routes in and out of the town."