Work carried out to make bollards in Llangollen more visible after concerns raised

Further work has taken place on a temporary active travel scheme in Llangollen.

As part of the project in the town centre, white lines have been painted on either side of the rubber kerbs and bollards to make them more visible.

The initiative was introduced to facilitate social distancing and make it easier for people to travel actively within the town centre.

Emlyn Jones, Denbighshire County Council’s Head of Planning and Public Protection, said: “Following some concerns a site inspection was undertaken by road safety engineers which found no issues of concern, however, further work to enhance the scheme has taken place.

“This has included the painting of white lines. Starting on April 19, it is proposed to replace the rubber kerbs and bollards with planters.

“Together with the white lines, this proposal will help to improve the visibility of the rubber kerbs and bollards.

“The planters will also be more visually appealing than the rubber kerbs and bollards.

“The active travel scheme aims to assist and facilitate social distancing in the town as lockdown restrictions ease and visitors return to our town centres.

“It is also aimed at reducing car journeys, improving air quality and helps provide safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists as well as providing health and well-being benefits.”

Public feedback will continue to be collected throughout the scheme.