Carmarthen Road Resurfaced Just Months Ago Now Being Dug Up Again
Carmarthen’s King Street faces another closure for emergency gas works just three months after resurfacing, causing frustration among locals.
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Carmarthen: So, here’s the scoop. King Street, which just got a fresh new look three months ago, is being dug up again. Crazy, right? The council had secured a hefty £500,000 from the UK Government to resurface it, and now they’re back at it.
They closed the street again on January 6 for about two months. This time, it’s all about emergency gas works by Wales & West Utilities. The street is now pedestrian-only, which is a bummer for the shops and businesses there.
People are pretty upset about this on social media, calling it a “waste of money” and “absolutely shocking.” But the council insists that this work is urgent and necessary for safety reasons. They say digging up the road again was unavoidable.
While they haven’t shared how much the resurfacing cost or what the new works will set them back, they’re trying to keep things moving. They promise to work with the utility company to finish the job as quickly as possible.
King Street should be back to normal by early March, but the council warns that disruptions might stick around longer. They’re doing their best to keep access open for deliveries and local businesses, so it’s not all doom and gloom.
In the meantime, they’re asking everyone to be patient. It’s a tough situation, but safety comes first, right?