Welsh Government urged to engage with the public over improvement plans for a junction in Wrexham

Sam Rowlands, MS for Fflint Wrecsam, is demanding immediate action to deal with congestion on the A483 and A525 at Junction 4.

Mr Rowlands launched a petition last year urging the Welsh Government to improve traffic congestion on the southbound carriageway and the slip road at junction 4 on the A483, Ruthin Road.

The upgrade at Junction 4, part of a £53 million corridor package, was originally identified as a high priority by the Welsh Government in 2020 but was later shelved following the previous Labour Welsh Government’s ban on new road building projects as part of their Roads Review in 2023.

Following the petition the upgrade was partially reinstated with £1.5 million pledged by the Welsh Government earlier this year and they agreed to hold a consultation with the public.

Mr Rowlands is now supporting Brymbo councillor Will Martin, who is calling on the Welsh Government to set out a clear timeline for the public consultation.

He said:

“Congestion on the A483 and A525 at Junction 4 has been a long standing problem.  Local residents and motorists using this route know all about the traffic tailbacks, and apart from it being frustrating sitting in long queues it is potentially dangerous.

“Five years ago major changes to Junction 4 were proposed and funding had been agreed but in 2023, when the scheme was about to go ahead, the Welsh Government scrapped the plan as part of their Roads Review, supported by Plaid Cymru. 

“I launched a petition to give local people their say, to call on the Welsh Government to reinstate this funding and get Junction 4 fixed.

“I was pleased that the Welsh Government then announced that they will immediately start progressing the design development and environmental assessment work for a new grade‑separated junction to the south of the existing A483 Junction 4, with a view to publishing draft Orders during spring 2027.

“However, as Cllr Will Martin says people in his area are suffering day in, day out from chronic gridlock along the A483 corridor and I fully back his calls for immediate action from the Welsh Government.

“Constant tailbacks not only affect residents in Brymbo and Coedpoeth as well as staff at Wrexham Maelor but several businesses in the city centre have also raised this with me directly.

“Sitting in a queue every morning and night on a dual carriageway either on your way to and from work or going shopping is certainly very frustrating and potentially dangerous. Public engagement needs to start now.”

Pictured - Sam Rowlands at the A483 junction.