People living in Merthyr Tydfil and the Cynon Valley are
being consulted on plans to improve transport links between the two valleys.
Residents’ opinions are being sought on bus services and
more direct and safe Active Travel routes, such as reopening the Abernant to
Merthyr Tunnel for walking and cycling.
Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Councils
are working together with the aim of making the journey easier for people who
travel between Aberdare and Merthyr Tydfil for reasons including work,
education, shopping and entertainment.
The plan is for improved ‘Active Travel’ routes, providing
more opportunities for walking and cycling between Aberdare and Merthyr Tydfil.
These are currently limited to the seven-mile stretch of main road linking the
valleys, with some very steep sections and high volumes of traffic.
The Abernant to Merthyr Tunnel is a 1.4-mile long disused
railway tunnel which was closed in 1962. The tunnel could be reopened for
pedestrian and cycle use, providing a safe, traffic-free and direct walking and
cycling route of around four miles between the two town centres, reducing the
current journey by around three miles.
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