The Vale Council has decided to extend the period of public consultation about the proposal to build a link road from the M4 to the A48.
Two potential new routes for a road connecting the A48 with junction 34 of the M4 were revealed in April.
The public consultation will now run until July17.
Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited was commissioned by the council to develop and appraise potential options for improving the transport links from the M4 to the A48 in 2017.
The extension to the consultation follows a series of drop-in sessions in April and May organised by the council that gave residents the chance to view the plans for both proposed routes, read the draft report and provide comments on their preferred route.
Cllr Geoff Cox, cabinet member for neighbourhood services and transport said: “Following considerable interest, it has been decided to extend the current WelTag consultation to July 17, 2018.
“It is hoped that this will encourage everyone who is interested to submit their views and ideas about any aspect of the WelTag work that has been undertaken to date. This can include any new options, or views for improving transport, which the council can then consider.
“The WelTag process allows for possible transport schemes to be included or changed as the process moves forward, and, as we gain greater knowledge of the transport issues, possible problems and opportunities that face the area.”
The Vale Council says that both proposed routes would improve links between the M4 and A48, reduce journey times to the airport, and help tackle local traffic congestion.
The public, and other interested groups, are being asked to comment on these proposals prior to the WelTAG process progressing to the next phase, which is likely to inform a request for further funding from Welsh Government.
Article originally appeared on Barry Today
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