A MAJOR milestone in the construction of the £136 million Caernarfon and Bontnewydd bypass has been reached, as work on two viaducts begins. Steel erection has got underway on the bridge decks of the two viaducts which are a key part of the scheme. The site team from Balfour Beatty and Jones Bros have continued throughout the Covid 19 pandemic with strict control measures in place to protect the workforce. The Welsh Government is investing £135m in the scheme which is one of the largest infrastructure projects currently underway in North Wales. The 9.8km bypass will run from the Goat roundabout on the A499/A487 junction to the Plas Menai roundabout around Llanwnda, Dinas, Bontnewydd and Caernarfon.
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image captionKen Newing has been involved with the Port Dinorwic Sailing Club for over 40 years
Two sporting facilities in Wales have been renamed for the day in honour of local unsung heroes.
The Geraint Thomas Velodrome in Newport was named the Chris Davies Velodrome on Tuesday after a Lliswerry running club coach and chairman.
In Gwynedd, the Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre was named Ken Newing s Plas Menai in honour of a stalwart of nearby Port Dinorwic Sailing Club.
Mr Newing said he was shaken and stirred when he found out.
He has been involved with the Port Dinorwic Sailing Club for over 40 years and is said to have had a huge impact on sailing in the area.
Lorry driver left seriously injured after ploughing across roundabout admits dangerous driving
Simon Robinson s driving was described irresponsible and could have ended tragically
17:49, 14 DEC 2020
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A lorry driver who was left seriously injured after ploughing across a roundabout and into a field has avoided jail.
Simon Robinson, of Rhosgadfan, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving when he appeared in court last week.