IMPROVEMENT works on the A484 Sandy Road are now complete, with the newly signalised junction with Maes-y-Coed having reopened on Friday, August 29. This scheme has been funded by Welsh Government Local Transport Fund.
The new traffic signals use an intelligent system which responds to real-time traffic conditions to help improve flow. These improvements are designed to bring long-term benefits to journey times, safety, and reliability.
There will be a settling-in period while it adapts to local traffic patterns.
During this time, road users may notice that traffic doesn’t flow as smoothly as expected straight away. This is entirely normal and part of how the system learns and adjusts. The signals are expected to improve in performance over the following weeks and should be running at full efficiency by the end of September.
The Council is aware that drivers will need time to adjust to the new junction layout, and that traffic patterns will continue to return to normal following the summer period. While some short-term delays are possible, monitor the junction will be closely monitored and further adjustments will be considered where needed to help traffic move as effectively as possible.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet member for Transport, Watse and Infrastructure services, Cllr Edward Thomas said: “I’d like to thank the local community for their patience while we’ve carried out these essential works on Sandy Road.
“We know how important this route is, and the new signal system has been designed to help ease congestion and improve traffic flow over the long term.
“As with any new infrastructure, there will be a short adjustment period as the system learns and adapts to traffic patterns, and as drivers get used to the new layout.
“Thanks also go to our delivery teams and partners for working hard to deliver this complex scheme within a tight timeframe.”
The remaining works in the residents’ car parking area to the rear of Sandy Road are now also complete and this has reopened.
The Council thanks residents, businesses, and all road users for their continued patience and cooperation during the construction period.
