Wrexham residents suffer 'chronic gridlock,' says councillor

Brymbo Community Councillor Will Martin has called for the information to be provided "immediately," citing 'years of disruption for local residents.'

He says gridlock at the location continues to "paralyse peak-time travel" for residents and visitors travelling to and from Brymbo, Tanyfron, Coedpoeth, Bwlchgwyn and surrounding areas - with delays of up to 30 minutes every day in both directions.

Additionally, he says, the daily bottlenecking poses a "severe road safety hazard," with queueing traffic frequently spilling back off the slip roads and coming to a standstill directly on the dual carriageway.

He says vehicles approaching at 70mph are forced to brake suddenly on the live lane of the A483, creating a dangerous risk of high-speed, rear-end collisions.

The upgrade at Junction 4, part of a £53 million corridor package, was originally identified as a high priority by the Welsh Government in 2020, but was later shelved following the Roads Review in 2023.

Following a successful petition launched by Sam Rowlands MS and spearheaded locally by Cllr Will Martin, the upgrade was partially reinstated with £1.5 million pledged by the Welsh Government earlier this year.

The proposed redevelopment aims to build a new grade separated junction south of the existing site to relieve the existing bottlenecking and support economic development at the upcoming Wrexham Gateway site.

Cllr Martin said: "In Brymbo, we are suffering day in, day out from chronic gridlock along the A483 corridor.

"Sitting in long queues isn't just frustrating, it can severely damage our local economy, discourages both investment and people visiting Wrexham, increases emissions and delays people trying to access vital services such as Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

"Ministers previously stated that public engagement on preferred design options would take place during 2026 before draft legal orders are drafted in 2027.

"We are well into Autumn now, yet local residents have been given no more concrete dates for when they will get their say or when building work will actually commence.

"I am calling on the Welsh Government to publish a firm timeline for public consultation without delay, so that all of us in Brymbo, Tanyfron and the surrounding villages can finally get the modern, more reliable and safer infrastructure that we have been waiting for."

Welsh Government said: We are continuing to progress the development of the new A483 Junction 4 in consultation with Wrexham County Borough Council. We will be engaging on the proposals with the public during winter 2026/27.”

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