<p>Transport Links in Ynys Môn</p>

Part of 2. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:58 pm on 6 June 2017.

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Photo of Rhun ap Iorwerth Rhun ap Iorwerth Plaid Cymru 1:58, 6 June 2017

(Translated)

Thank you. It's some two and a half years since the former Minister for the economy confirmed to me that work was ongoing to try and deliver plans to improve the links between the A55 and the port of Holyhead, where there are major traffic jams at the moment, particularly when lorries try to leave the port. Now, people ask me often when they will see this road completed, and I share their concerns about the delays. That connection was never truly completed; the A55 was built to the surrounds of the port, but not in and out of the port. Now, I understand that we need other investments, too, in the port. I would appreciate a sign of commitment from the Government to proceed with renovation work on the barrage, or the cob, in the longer term, but can we have a short-term commitment here and now that this crucial connection will see the light of day, in line with the aspirations of people living in that part of Holyhead, who are concerned that there is a risk in the current situation, as well as it being a nuisance, of course?