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CARMARTHENSHIRE: Row over plans to fix notorious A48 accident blackspot
The Welsh Government has confirmed major alterations for the A48 between Carmarthen and Cross Hands, a notorious accident blackspot that has seen hundreds of crashes in recent years.
But the centrepiece of the plan – a new roundabout at Nantycaws – has been blasted as a “short-term fix” that will create even more congestion.
The criticism comes after alarming new figures revealed the safety record on the 12.5-mile stretch of dual carriageway is getting worse.
Data from Dyfed-Powys Police showed 186 collisions on the road in the 12 months to July 2025, an increase on the 169 crashes recorded in the previous year.
In response to a safety study commissioned in 2020, the Welsh Government has now unveiled a package of measures set to begin this autumn.
These include closing dangerous gaps in the central reservation and shutting six “sub-standard” laybys.
However, the main proposal involves constructing a new roundabout at Nantycaws to eliminate what officials call an “unsafe cross carriageway manoeuvre.”
An aerial view showing the proposed new roundabout at Nantycaws on the A48, along with planned changes to the existing junction and access routes. (Image: Welsh Government)But Carl Peters-Bond, an independent candidate for the Caerfyrddin constituency, has criticised the proposal.
“The solution to the dangerous A48 does not lie in years of construction, disruption and delays — only to leave us with even more congestion at a brand-new roundabout at Nantycaws, right in the middle of a vital trunk route,” he said.
Mr Peters-Bond, who is also the Mayor of Kidwelly, warned: “That is not a serious long-term plan for a road of national importance.”
He argued that adding another roundabout to the busy stretch of road would simply move the problem elsewhere.
“Anyone who drives this stretch knows how heavily loaded these roundabouts already are. Adding another one at Nantycaws will not solve the problem — it will simply move it, and make the whole route slower and more dangerous.”
Carl Peters-Bond, independent candidate for Caerfyrddin, pictured at Kidwelly Castle. He has criticised the Welsh Government’s plans for the A48 as a “short-term fix.” (Image: Carl Peters-Bond)Instead, Mr Peters-Bond is calling for a more strategic upgrade, including closing side-access routes, upgrading existing junctions to be fully grade-separated, and beginning work to extend the M4 to Carmarthen.
“These are the strategic solutions that match the scale of the problem — not temporary sticking-plasters,” he added.
The Welsh Government, however, has defended its plans.
Ken Skates, the cabinet secretary for transport, said the changes were designed to “reduce risk and improve conditions for everyone who uses the road.”
He added: “While lane closures will be required during construction and some journeys may take longer, this short-term disruption is necessary to deliver a safer and more resilient road for the future.”
Other changes planned for later this year include restricting right-turns at Llanddarog, Pantyffynnon, Llanarthne, and Foelgastell.
While the initial safety works are set to begin this year and take four months, the new roundabout at Nantycaws is a longer-term proposal, with construction not expected to start until at least 2027, subject to funding.
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A48 BIKER ATTACK: Police appeal after eight Harley Davidson riders allegedly assault man in lay-by
Dyfed-Powys Police said the incident happened at around 2:30pm on Saturday, March 7, in a lay-by on the A48 westbound at the Llanddarog junction, just before the turn-off for Nantycaws.
Officers are investigating reports that a man was assaulted by eight men who had parked their Harley Davidson motorcycles in the lay-by.
The victim sustained what police have described as “moderate injuries” in the alleged attack.
His car was also damaged during the incident.
Ammanford and Cross Hands officers are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have private CCTV or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the alleged attack.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Local officers are investigating an alleged assault that occurred on the A48 Westbound Llanddarog junction, before Nantycaws turnoff, at around 14:30pm on Saturday 7th March.
“The incident was reported to involve 8 men with parked Harley Davidson bikes in a lay-by, assaulting a man with a car.
“The victim sustained moderate injuries, and damage to their vehicle.”
Police have asked anyone with information that could help the investigation to contact them.
#A48 #assault #biker #Carmarthenshire #Crime #DyfedPowysPolice #DyfedPowysPolice #HarleyDavidson #Llanddarog #motorbike #Nantycaws #policeAppeal -
https://www.cyclingeu.com/770349/briton-ferry-to-hawtrhorn/ Briton Ferry to Hawtrhorn #A465 #A48 #Bicycling #BicyclingUK #BicyclingUnitedKingdom #Biking #BikingUK #BikingUnitedKingdom #Bridgend #BritonFerry #Cardiff #CardiffBay #carmarthen #Clydach #Cowbridge #Cwmbran #Cycling #CyclingSwanseaUnitedKingdom #CyclingUk #CyclingUnitedKingdom #Drives #Fforestfach #Llanelli #Llansawel #M4 #Neath #Pentwyn #Pontardawe #Pontypool #PortTalbot #Porthcawl #rides #SA1 #Swansea #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales #walks
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https://www.cyclingeu.com/708887/briton-ferry-to-llansamlet-by-bike/ Briton Ferry to Llansamlet by bike #A465 #A48 #Bicycling #Biking #BikingUK #Bridgend #BritonFerry #Cardiff #CardiffBay #carmarthen #Clydach #Cowbridge #Cwmbran #Cycling #Drives #Fforestfach #Llanelli #Llansawel #M4 #Neath #Pentwyn #Pontardawe #Pontypool #PortTalbot #Porthcawl #rides #SA1 #Swansea #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales #walks
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https://www.cyclingeu.com/699991/cwmbran-to-briton-ferry-2/ Cwmbran to Briton Ferry #A465 #A48 #Bicycling #BicyclingUK #BicyclingUnitedKingdom #Biking #BikingUK #BikingUnitedKingdom #Bridgend #BritonFerry #Cardiff #CardiffBay #carmarthen #Clydach #Cowbridge #Cwmbran #Cycling #CyclingNewportUK #CyclingUk #CyclingUnitedKingdom #Drives #Fforestfach #Llanelli #Llansawel #M4 #Neath #Pentwyn #Pontardawe #Pontypool #PortTalbot #Porthcawl #rides #SA1 #Swansea #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales #walks
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https://www.cyclingeu.com/698735/briton-ferry-to-cwmbran/ Briton Ferry to Cwmbran #A465 #A48 #Bicycling #Biking #BikingUnitedKingdom #Bridgend #BritonFerry #Cardiff #CardiffBay #carmarthen #Clydach #Cowbridge #Cwmbran #Cycling #Drives #Fforestfach #Llanelli #Llansawel #M4 #Neath #Pentwyn #Pontardawe #Pontypool #PortTalbot #Porthcawl #rides #SA1 #Swansea #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales #walks
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https://www.cyclingeu.com/694168/cwmbran-to-briton-ferry/ Cwmbran to Briton Ferry #A465 #A48 #Bicycling #BicyclingUK #BicyclingUnitedKingdom #Biking #BikingUK #BikingUnitedKingdom #Bridgend #BritonFerry #Cardiff #CardiffBay #carmarthen #Clydach #Cowbridge #Cwmbran #Cycling #CyclingSwanseaUnitedKingdom #CyclingUk #CyclingUnitedKingdom #Drives #Fforestfach #Llanelli #Llansawel #M4 #Neath #Pentwyn #Pontardawe #Pontypool #PortTalbot #Porthcawl #rides #SA1 #Swansea #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales #walks
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Letzte Nacht beobachteten Zivilkräfte des #A48 2 Männer, die an einem Transporter in #Buckow hantierten. Einer fuhr mit diesem weg, der andere folgte in einem Auto.
Nach Fluchtversuch & #Festnahme wurde in beiden Wagen Aufbruchwerkzeug gefunden.
PM: https://www.berlin.de/polizei/polizeimeldungen/2023/pressemitteilung.1369941.php
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https://www.cyclingeu.com/629732/briton-ferry-to-the-quays-by-bike/ Briton Ferry to The Quays (By Bike) #A465 #A48 #Bicycling #BicyclingIreland #Biking #Bridgend #BritonFerry #Cardiff #CardiffBay #carmarthen #Clydach #Cowbridge #Cwmbran #Cycling #Drives #Fforestfach #Ireland #Llanelli #Llansawel #M4 #Neath #Pentwyn #Pontardawe #Pontypool #PortTalbot #Porthcawl #rides #SA1 #Swansea #Wales #walks
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Disqualified HGV driver arrested after lorry seen driving on wrong side of the road
Off‑duty officer reports lorry “on the wrong side of the road”
Dyfed‑Powys Police said the incident began when an off‑duty officer contacted the Force Communication Centre at around 1am on 29 January. The officer reported seeing a heavy goods vehicle being driven “erratically” on the A40 between Narberth and St Clears, including “on the wrong side of the road on multiple occasions”.
Police said the behaviour posed a “potential risk to other road users”, prompting immediate checks on the vehicle and a deployment by the Roads Policing Unit.
Specialist pursuit tactics prepared as HGV tracked across west Wales
According to the force, officers located the lorry travelling eastbound on the A48 between Carmarthen and Cross Hands. Dyfed‑Powys Police said the priority was the safety of the public and officers, and that specialist Tactical Pursuit and Containment (TPAC) advice was obtained.
Because of the vehicle’s direction of travel, the force said South Wales Police TPAC officers and the National Police Air Service (NPAS) were also brought in to support the operation.
The HGV was kept under “constant observation” as it continued along the A48 and onto the M4, police confirmed.
Lorry stopped in Fforestfach as officers move in
Dyfed‑Powys Police said the vehicle eventually came to a stop at an industrial estate in the Fforestfach area of Swansea, where officers detained the driver.
The force confirmed the 22‑year‑old man was arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified and immigration offences. The HGV was seized under Section 165A of the Road Traffic Act.
Driver charged and remanded to court
In an update issued the following day, Dyfed‑Powys Police named the driver as Tajinder Singh, of Tudor Road, Southall.
The force said he has been charged with driving while disqualified and using a motor vehicle on a road without insurance. He was remanded to appear before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 30 January.
Police urge public to report dangerous driving
Dyfed‑Powys Police said anyone with concerns about dangerous driving should report it, adding that roads policing officers “will take action to detect unsafe driving and prevent serious collisions”.
#A40 #A48 #drivingWhileDisqualified #DyfedPowysPolice #Fforestfach #FforestfachIndustrialEstate #HGV #Narberth #RoadsPolicingUnit #Southall #StClears -
Police appeal for witnesses after road traffic collision on A48
Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision with a Blood Bike and a car on the A48 on the evening of Monday 29th December.
A man was arrested after the motorbike rider sustained ‘life-threatening injuries’ in the collision, which took place on the A48 between the Botanical Gardens turning and Llanddarog junction around 6 pm.
The force are appealing for witnesses following the crash, which occurred on the westbound carriageway involving a black Audi A3 and a Honda 750 Liveried Blood Bike.
The Blood Bike rider was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said:
“Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision on the A48 yesterday evening (29 December).
“Just before 6pm on December 29, officers were called to a report of a collision involving a black Audi A3 and a Honda 750 Liveried Blood Bike on the A48, westbound, between the Botanical Gardens turning and Llanddarog junction.
“The Blood Bike rider sustained life threatening injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
“The driver of the Audi – a 26-year-old man – was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving. He remains in police custody.
“Did you witness the collision? Officers want to hear from anyone who was driving in the area at that time, especially those with dash-cam footage, to get in touch:
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“Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.”
[Lead image: Google street view]
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https://www.europesays.com/fr/265093/ Isère : une femme de 21 ans décède dans un accident sur l’A48 entre Lyon et Grenoble #a48 #Accident #actu #Actualités #autoroute #AuvergneRhôneAlpes #EU #europe #FR #France #Grenoble #Isère #Lyon #News #RépubliqueFrançaise #Saintégrève
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Isère : une femme de 21 ans décède dans un accident sur l’A48 entre Lyon et Grenoble
Trois véhicules se sont percutés aux alentours de 23h30, ce lundi 21 juillet, à hauteur de Saint-Égrève, près…
#Lyon #FR #France #Actu #News #Europe #EU #a48 #Accident #actu #Actualités #autoroute #Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes #europe #Grenoble #Isère #Républiquefrançaise #saint-égrève
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Just checking. Am I alone in knowing about Sugden amplifiers, from the 1970s in my case?
I ended up selling mine in scraping together the deposit for a first house purchase, but it's still a fond memory.
And, wonderfully, the firm is still offering to "revive vintage items" where they can.
#Sugden #A48 #HiFi
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Letzte Nacht beobachteten Zivilkräfte des #A48 2 Männer, die an einem Transporter in #Buckow hantierten. Einer fuhr mit diesem weg, der andere folgte in einem Auto.
Nach Fluchtversuch & #Festnahme wurde in beiden Wagen Aufbruchwerkzeug gefunden.
PM: https://www.berlin.de/polizei/polizeimeldungen/2023/pressemitteilung.1369941.php
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Letzte Nacht beobachteten Zivilkräfte des #A48 2 Männer, die an einem Transporter in #Buckow hantierten. Einer fuhr mit diesem weg, der andere folgte in einem Auto.
Nach Fluchtversuch & #Festnahme wurde in beiden Wagen Aufbruchwerkzeug gefunden.
PM: https://www.berlin.de/polizei/polizeimeldungen/2023/pressemitteilung.1369941.php
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Letzte Nacht beobachteten Zivilkräfte des #A48 2 Männer, die an einem Transporter in #Buckow hantierten. Einer fuhr mit diesem weg, der andere folgte in einem Auto.
Nach Fluchtversuch & #Festnahme wurde in beiden Wagen Aufbruchwerkzeug gefunden.
PM: https://www.berlin.de/polizei/polizeimeldungen/2023/pressemitteilung.1369941.php
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