Councillors in Bridgend say they will continue to search for funding for a major development at the Pencoed level crossing and Penprysg bridge this year, despite a failed application to the UK Government's Levelling Up fund.
The project to widen the bridge to accommodate two-way traffic was designed to relieve congestion in the village at times when the barrier at the railway crossing is closed. It was put on hold last month after almost £1m worth of funds were transferred towards the rising costs of the Porthcawl Metro Link project - where a four-bay bus terminus and building is proposed next to Salt Lake car park.
In the meantime, residents of Pencoed, which sits on the main railway line, say they have a series issues with tailbacks that can stretch right through the village when the barrier at the crossing is lowered, resulting in lengthy and frustrating waiting times. You can read more about that here.
