Written question WQ87510

Asked by: Andrew RT DaviesConservativeMember for South Wales Central
To be answered by: Minister for Climate Change
Tabled: 14 February 2023
Due: 21 February 2023
Answered: 23 February 2023
Time to answer: 9 days2 days after the due date

Question

Will the Minister confirm why the third Menai crossing was scrapped despite the Welsh Government's acknowledgement of safety and network benefits?

Answer

Answered by Deputy Minister for Climate Change

The independent Roads Review panel concluded, in its final report, that the A55 Third Menai Crossing is not well-aligned with Welsh Government’s aim to reduce car mileage.

We will develop options to ensure the resilience of crossing the Menai Straight in a way that supports modal shift and is aligned to the tests set out in the Welsh Government's response to the Roads Review.

I have asked the North Wales Transport Commission to make recommendations about how this can be best achieved and will keep an open mind on what the right solution might be.

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