Temporary closure of the A493 north of Machynlleth during February 2024
Supporting you during the A493 road closure in February 2024
Alun Griffiths Contractors has advised us of a temporary closure of the A493 north of Machynlleth during February 2024 which will affect travel between Machynlleth and the Aberdyfi/Pennal/Tywyn area.
This work is part of the construction contract for the New Dyfi Bridge on behalf of the Welsh Government.
For the latest information please visit the Griffiths website and click on “news” for the latest FAQs https://community.griffiths.co.uk/our_projects/a487-new-dyfi-bridge/
The informatiom below is correct at 8 February 2024.
What is happening?
As part of the New Dyfi Bridge Improvements Work, construction work is taking place to improve drainage to protect a row of Grade 2 listed properties (Dyfi Cottages) from future flood events. This work needs to take place in early February 2024.
The A493 needs to be closed to all vehicle traffic over a length of about 100 metres along the front of the Dyfi Cottages at Pont ar Ddyfi over a 30-day period for this work to be carried out safely. Pedestrian and cycle access will always be maintained. Parking and bus drop-off and pick-up will be available on both sides of the closure.
The A487 New Dyfi Bridge will be open to traffic during the road closure.
The road closure will come into effect from Saturday 10th February 2024. It is expected that all the required works will be completed within 30 days (weather permitting).
This will affect access between Machynlleth and the Pennal, Aberdyfi, Tywyn area.
Key Messages for Patients
- Please be aware that roadworks taking place from 10 February will affect your journey from Tywyn, Aberdyfi and Pennal areas to Bro Ddyfi Community Hospital including to the Dyfi Valley Health GP Practice.
- This will also affect community visits to the area by our community staff.
- An official diversion is in place via Dolgellau. Griffiths (the contractors undertaking the work) have advised that parking will be available either side of the road closure where you can park your car and walk through the site. For those requiring medical assistance in Machynlleth a free return taxi service will be available from Mach Taxis between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday.
- Please do allow more time to travel for face-to-face appointments, and contact us using the details in your appointment letter if you would like to rearrange your appointment after the roadworks have been completed, or to discuss a telephone or online appointment.
- If you are visiting a relative on Twymyn Ward then please talk to the ward as we aim to offer flexible visiting to accommodate your travel requirements during the road closure.
- Our district nursing team is working closely with their colleagues in South Gwynedd to offer continuity of care.
- Dyfi Valley Health has shared useful information with their patients
- Useful health advice and information is available from the NHS 111 Wales website at 111.wales.nhs.uk or by calling 111.
- In a life-threatening emergency please call 999.
Thank you for your patience.
Released: 09/02/2024