NORTH Shropshire MP Helen Morgan has launched a petition calling on National Highways to fix the A483 in Pant and Llanymynech with 'common-sense safety improvements'.

The Liberal Democrat MP has taken up the cause of her Conservative predecessor Owen Paterson to bring a bypass to the area to alleviate traffic pressure on the English and Welsh villages. 

Residents in Llanymynech, Pant, Llynclys and beyond have repeatedly called for the road to be addressed.

Although the Government has so far not committed to the much-needed bypass, Ms Morgan believes there is still a lot that can be done to make the A483 safer for drivers and residents alike.

Therefore, she is calling on National Highways to introduce lower limits between and through villages on the A483, and for urgent action to improve safety at the infamous Llynclys Crossroads.

OTHER NEWS:

She has launched a petition for residents to sign and back her campaign, putting pressure on the organisation to make changes.

She said: “Action must be taken on the A483 before someone is killed, not after.

“The clearest long-term solution to the issue would be the construction of the long-awaited Pant and Llanymynech bypass.

"Repeated efforts have been made to achieve this and recently I met with Transport Minister Richard Holden to push the Government to act on the A483.

"I am still awaiting correspondence from the Minister explaining the lack of progress in recent years.

“It is my view that, while we must continue to campaign for the bypass, alternatives for Llanymynech, Pant and Llynclys should be more thoroughly investigated in the meantime.

“There are still many safety measures needed on the A483 from Llanymynech through to beyond Llynclys.

"From a crossing near the Bryn Offa bus stop, to lowering speed limits in the run-up to Pant, to traffic lights at the Llynclys crossroads, there are a number of proposed solutions which are clearly achievable.

"National Highways, Shropshire Council and ultimately the Government need to sort this out.

“Residents can sign my petition to show support for the campaign and demand better from the Government on this.”

The petition is available on the MP's personal website. 

Want to stay up to date with all the latest stories from Oswestry and the surrounding area? Click here to sign up for our morning and daily email newsletterss and click on the + for the ‘Morning Briefing’ and the 'Daily Catch-Up'.