Average speed cameras on a stretch of the A55 in North Wales, have clocked more than 21,000 speeding violations in the 13 months since they went live.
Work is ongoing between Junctions 12 and 13 of the A55, as part of the £30m Aber Tai’r Meibion scheme, to improve safety, resilience and protect against flooding.
A 40mph speed limit was introduced, to allow two narrower lanes of traffic in both directions, when work is underway. This is to protect motorists and the workforce who will be working closely to live traffic.
The cameras are operational and are monitored closely by Go Safe.
The restrictions were introduced on the eastbound carriageway in March 2021 and on the westbound lane the following October.
The Welsh Government has said the curbs were implemented to “protect both the travelling public and the workforce”.
In November 2021, traffic was diverted on to a temporary carriageway so that work could take place on a new eastbound carriageway.
The alignment, and the “temporary vehicle restraints” on both carriageways, meant only a maximum speed of 40mph could be permitted.
This restriction is needed regardless of whether or not construction workers are present, according to Welsh Government.
In the 13 months since the cameras went live, on March 1, 2021, a total of 21,229 “violations” were detected on the two carriageways, according to a Freedom of Information request. Of these, 13,064 NIPs (Notice of Intended Prosecution) were issued. One offender was registered at 93mph and is being taken to court.
The Abergwyngregyn to Tai’r Meibion works are due to be completed this summer.
Photo: Go Safe Cymru
