Pencoed Level Crossing and Penprysg Road Bridge consultation

This consultation is to invite views on current progress relating to a major capital transport investment to improve multi-modal accessibility within and through Pencoed.

Please note: These artists impressions are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation.

Within Pencoed, the main railway line between Cardiff and Swansea divides the community between east and west, with a level crossing at Hendre Road and a road over rail bridge at Penprysg Road, to the north of the level crossing.

Over the decades the number of vehicles on our roads has increased, and with more rail services using the network – the town is affected by significant traffic congestion when the barriers of the crossing are closed to allow trains to safely pass.

Bridgend Council have carried out a study, working with Network Rail and other partners, to try and find a long-term solution to this problem.

This is known as a WelTAG study. WelTAG is the Welsh Transport Appraisal Guidance. WelTAG is a framework for thinking about proposed changes to the transport system

The WelTAG study considers:

• Congestion
• Severance
• Active Travel
• Restriction on economic development
• Public transport efficiency
• Future increases in rail services 

An important part of the process, when considering any development, is to gauge the views of the public and other stakeholders. The purpose of this consultation document is therefore to outline the proposed development.

The outcomes of the consultation will be reported to the Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council. If there is a decision not to proceed, that will be the end of this proposal and an alternative proposal may be sought.