Consultation report into A484 Sandy Road / Maes-Y-Coed Junction Improvements scheme published

Carmarthenshire County Council has sought the views of residents, businesses and road users on its proposal to undertake improvement works on the reconfiguration of the A484 Sandy Road/Maes Y Coed junction in Llanelli.

The revised proposals presented by Carmarthenshire County Council and AtkinsRéalis have been developed through close collaboration with Welsh Government and are a result of many years of iteration. The proposals have been through multiple stages of design review, based on traffic modelling, technical assessment and public consultation, with the key aim of maximising impact on congestion whilst minimising land take and impact on surrounding residents. In conjunction with completed works at Sandy Roundabout and proposed future works at Denham Avenue, the proposals present a solution to improving multi-modal traffic flow and improving safety along the A484 which Welsh Government have committed to funding through the Local Transport Fund.

Two public engagement events were held in March 2025 in addition to an online consultation, attracting a total of 322 responses. The findings of the most recent events and consultation have today, Wednesday, 28 May 2025, been published on the scheme webpage. Click here to view the report.

A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)has also been published on the scheme webpage. Click here to view the FAQs.

Details of the proposed improvement works

The scheme is designed to enhance journey time reliability between Llanelli and Burry Port by improving the A484 Sandy Road / Maes-Y-Coed junction, through the introduction of a dedicated right-turn lane. The junction improvements focus on tackling peak-time congestion, ensuring smoother and more reliable travel for all commuters in the area. Additionally, the scheme aims to improve air quality and access for all modes of transport to and from Ysgol Y Strade, Furnace School and Coleg Sir Gar, as well as enhancing existing Active Travel facilities and improving bus journey time reliability.

Key improvements include the provision of a dedicated right-turn lane from the A484 Sandy Road onto Maes-Y-Coed Road, and enhancements to existing active travel facilities including the installation of a new controlled crossing on the Maes-Y-Coed Road, and the introduction of advanced stop lines for cyclists.

Cabinet Member for Transport, Waste and Infrastructure Services - Cllr Edward Thomas said:

I would like to thank everyone who engaged with us on this very important project to positively impact the air quality, road safety, traffic flow and environmental attractiveness of Sandy Road.

The mix of views we have gathered at the engagement events and online consultation evidences the challenging nature of the scheme and need to arrive at the most appropriate solution possible for all stakeholders.

Several options for this scheme have been considered over the past few years, however, we feel assured that this is the most appropriate solution to implement given the funding available to us, the current transport policy landscape and the analysis undertaken to date.

To minimise disruption locally, we intend to carry out the improvement works during the school summer holiday, July to September,”

The A484 Sandy Road (Sandy Road/Maes Y Coed) improvement works are due to commence in July 2025. Local residents will receive written correspondence confirming the start date in the run-up to construction. Face to face drop in sessions will also be arranged in advance of the construction period to give those effected the opportunity to raise any further queries with representatives from Carmarthenshire County Council, AtkinsRéalis and the appointed Contractor.