Will the Minister confirm why the third Menai crossing was scrapped despite the Welsh Government's acknowledgement of safety and network benefits?
Answered by Deputy Minister for Climate Change | Answered on 23/02/2023
The independent Roads Review panel concluded, in its final report, that the A55 Third Menai Crossing is not well-aligned with Welsh Government’s aim to reduce car mileage.
We will develop options to ensure the resilience of crossing the Menai Straight in a way that supports modal shift and is aligned to the tests set out in the Welsh Government's response to the Roads Review.
I have asked the North Wales Transport Commission to make recommendations about how this can be best achieved and will keep an open mind on what the right solution might be.