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Junction 48 at Hendy is the main interchange for traffic accessing Llanelli and Pontarddulais from the M4\. It currently sees significant congestion during peak periods, with limited to non\-existent provision for cyclists passing through.


Welsh Government has committed funding of £2\.9 million to address issues at the junction.


The proposed works will involve:


* carriageway widening of the A4138, reducing congestion as people join and leave the motorway
* provision of a shared use pedestrian and cyclist facility, linking with the route recently constructed between the A4138 and Felinfoel and providing a continuous link between Hendy and Llangennech
* renewal of the existing traffic signals and provision of new traffic signals to improve safety and reduce queues
* lane management measures on the A4138 southbound, to maximise the capacity of the existing carriageway
* improvements to all of the M4 junctions with the A4138
* environmental enhancements to improve habitat for dormice


Ken Skates, Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, said:



> “We know the junction is a considerable concern for the people who use it and I’m therefore pleased to be able to outline these improvements.
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> “It is a significant programme of works that will lead to real benefits for the area. The proposals will improve safety for pedestrians, drivers and cyclists and make travelling through the area more convenient.
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> “We will continue to work closely with Carmarthenshire Council as the plans progress further, while continuing to communicate with local residents over developments with the scheme.”


The scheme has been developed in conjunction with Carmarthenshire County Council, who will manage the construction works on behalf of Welsh Government. Work is expected to begin in the coming weeks with an expected timeframe of 9 to 12 months.


Temporary road closures will be required for certain aspects of the work. Local residents and businesses will be consulted on plans, with advance notice provided of any works. Existing lanes will be maintained at peak times as much as possible, with lane closures implemented during off peak hours.


Cllr Hazel Evans, Carmarthenshire County Council’s Executive Board Member for Environment, said:



> “We welcome this significant investment to improve this very busy junction. The improvement works will support safer and improved journeys and is something people have been calling for. There will inevitably be some disruption as we carry out these works, but with careful planning we will minimise the impact on road users as far as possible, and all roadworks will be publicised in advance so people can plan their journeys. We thank everyone in advance for their cooperation and patience whilst we work to carry out these improvements."







Translation:


 
Cyffordd 48 yn yr Hendy yw'r brif gyfnewidfa ar gyfer traffig sy'n mynd i Lanelli a Phontarddulais o'r M4\. Ar hyn o bryd mae'n gweld tagfeydd sylweddol yn ystod cyfnodau brig, gyda darpariaeth gyfyngedig i'r rhai nad ydynt yn bodoli ar gyfer beicwyr sy'n pasio drwodd.


Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi ymrwymo £2\.9 miliwn i fynd i'r afael â materion wrth y gyffordd.


Bydd y gwaith arfaethedig yn cynnwys:


* lledu ffordd yr A4138, gan leihau tagfeydd wrth i bobl ymuno â'r draffordd a'i gadael
* darparu cyfleuster i gerddwyr a beicwyr a rennir, gan gysylltu â'r llwybr a adeiladwyd yn ddiweddar rhwng yr A4138 ac Felinfoel a darparu cyswllt parhaus rhwng yr Hendy a Llangennech
* adnewyddu'r signalau traffig presennol a darparu signalau traffig newydd i wella diogelwch a lleihau ciwiau
* mesurau rheoli lonydd ar yr A4138 tua'r de, er mwyn manteisio i'r eithaf ar gapasiti'r ffordd bresennol
* gwelliannau i holl gyffyrdd yr M4 â'r A4138
* gwelliannau amgylcheddol i wella cynefin ar gyfer pathewod


Dywedodd Ken Skates, Gweinidog yr Economi, Trafnidiaeth a Gogledd Cymru:



> "Rydyn ni'n gwybod bod y gyffordd yn destun pryder sylweddol i'r bobl sy'n ei defnyddio ac felly rwy'n falch o allu amlinellu'r gwelliannau hyn.
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> "Mae'n rhaglen waith sylweddol a fydd yn arwain at fanteision gwirioneddol i'r ardal. Bydd y cynigion yn gwella diogelwch i gerddwyr, gyrwyr a beicwyr ac yn gwneud teithio drwy'r ardal yn fwy cyfleus.
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> "Byddwn yn parhau i weithio'n agos gyda Chyngor Sir Caerfyrddin wrth i'r cynlluniau ddatblygu, tra'n parhau i gyfathrebu â thrigolion lleol ynghylch datblygiadau mewn perthynas â’r cynllun."


Datblygwyd y cynllun ar y cyd â Chyngor Sir Caerfyrddin, a fydd yn rheoli'r gwaith adeiladu ar ran Llywodraeth Cymru. Disgwylir i'r gwaith ddechrau dros yr wythnosau nesaf gydag amserlen ddisgwyliedig o 9 i 12 mis.


Bydd angen cau ffyrdd dros dro ar gyfer cyflawni rhai agweddau ar y gwaith. Ymgynghorir â thrigolion a busnesau lleol ar gynlluniau, a bydd rhybudd ymlaen llaw am unrhyw waith. Bydd lonydd presennol yn cael eu cadw ar agor ar adegau prysur i’r graddau y bydd hynny’n bosibl, a bydd lonydd yn cael eu cau yn ystod oriau allfrig.


Dywedodd y Cynghorydd Hazel Evans, Aelod Bwrdd Gweithredol Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin dros yr Amgylchedd:



> "Rydym yn croesawu'r buddsoddiad sylweddol hwn i wella'r gyffordd brysur iawn hon. Bydd y gwaith gwella yn cefnogi teithiau mwy diogel a gwell ac mae'n rhywbeth y mae pobl wedi bod yn galw amdano. Mae'n anochel y bydd rhywfaint o darfu wrth i ni wneud y gwaith hwn, ond drwy gynllunio gofalus byddwn yn lleihau'r effaith ar ddefnyddwyr ffyrdd cyn belled ag y bo modd, a rhoddir cyhoeddusrwydd ymlaen llaw i bob gwaith ffordd fel y gall pobl gynllunio eu teithiau. Hoffem ddiolch i bawb ymlaen llaw am eu cydweithrediad a'u hamynedd wrth i ni anelu at gyflawni'r gwelliannau hyn."