| Start of A4232 | M4 J30
Pentwyn Interchange
Cardiff Gate services | Bridgend, Newport, M4
End of A4232{{jctbtm|keys=concur}} Link roads {{kml}}A map of all the link roads and spur roads can be seen by clicking Map of all coordinates oppositeEach section of the road was completed in separate link roads. Capel Llanilltern – Culverhouse Cross Link Road {{multiple image | align = right | direction = horizontal | header = Capel Llanilltern – Culverhouse Cross Link Road | header_align = center | header_background = | footer = | footer_align = left | footer_background = | width = | image1 = A4232 (Capel Llanilltern – Culverhouse Cross Link Road).jpg | width1 = 182 | alt1 = | caption1 = Looking north towards the M4 | image2 = Ely Viaduct.jpg | width2 = 200 | alt2 = | caption2 = Ely Viaduct
}}The £14.5 million Capel Llanilltern – Culverhouse Cross Link Road ({{lang-cy|Ffordd Gyswllt Capel Llanilltern – Croes Cwrlwys}}), also known as the A4232 Trunk Road (as it is the only section of the PDR which is a trunk road), between the Capel Llanilltern Interchange ({{coord|51.506481|-3.310425|region:GB_type:landmark|name=Capel Llanilltern Interchange (M4 J33)}}) and the Culverhouse Cross Interchange ({{coord|51.466350|-3.271110|region:GB_type:landmark|name=Culverhouse Cross Interchange}}) was opened in 1985.[4] It was designed to provide a by-pass for traffic from the M4 to the Vale of Glamorgan.[4] It is {{convert|5.47|km|mi|abbr=on}} in length and includes the Ely Viaduct close to Michaelston-super-Ely. The trunk road is maintained by the South Wales Trunk Road Agency (SWTRA) on behalf of the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG).[8] The remainder of the PDR is a primary route, which is maintained by Cardiff Council. In 2006 variable message signs were installed on the Capel Llanilltern – Culverhouse Cross Link Road by Techspan Systems to display warning messages about road and weather conditions, accidents, congestion and major events in the area.[9][10] - Ely Viaduct
The Ely Viaduct ({{lang-cy|Traphont Trelái}}) crosses over the River Ely and also the main South Wales railway line. The viaduct is a {{convert|538|ft|m|abbr=on}} twin-box girder and has central span of {{convert|230|ft|m|abbr=on}} and {{convert|150|ft|m|abbr=on}} side spans, constructed by the balanced cantilever method. It was constructed in segments, each weighing between 54 tons for plain segments and 93 tons for the main segments.[11] {{Commons category-inline|Capel Llanilltern – Culverhouse Cross Link Road}} Ely Link Road The Ely Link Road ({{lang-cy|Ffordd Gyswllt Trelái}}) between the Culverhouse Cross Interchange ({{coord|51.465840|-3.269895|region:GB_type:landmark|name=Culverhouse Cross Interchange}}) and the Leckwith Interchange ({{coord|51.470641|-3.211762|region:GB_type:landmark|name=Leckwith Interchange}}), sometimes referred to as the Leckwith Road Interchange. It is {{convert|4.83|km|mi|abbr=on}} in length and was opened in 1982 and built by Davies Middleton & Davies Ltd (DMD).[12] It was designed to relieve Ely of through traffic and partly cuts into Leckwith Hill.[4] {{Commons category-inline|Ely Link Road}} Grangetown Link Road {{multiple image | align = right | direction = horizontal | header = Grangetown Link Road | header_align = center | header_background = | footer = | footer_align = left | footer_background = | width = | image1 = Concrete section (Grangetown Link Road).jpg | width1 = 170 | alt1 = | caption1 = A segment being transported ready for gluing | image2 = Construction of the Grangetown Link Road viaduct.jpg | width2 = 170 | alt2 = | caption2 = Construction of the Grangetown Viaduct | image3 = Grangetown Viaduct over Penarth Road, Cardiff.jpg | width3 = 169 | alt3 = | caption3 = Grangetown Viaduct over Penarth Road (A4160)
}}The {{convert|2.89|km|mi|abbr=on}} Grangetown Link Road ({{lang-cy|Ffordd Gyswllt Trelluest}}) between the Leckwith Interchange ({{coord|51.470159|-3.211239|region:GB_type:landmark|name=Leckwith Interchange}}) and the Ferry Road Interchange ({{coord|51.453510|-3.185760|region:GB_type:landmark|name=Ferry Road Interchange}}) was opened on 3 May 1988.[13] It includes the Grangetown Viaduct. - Grangetown Viaduct
The Grangetown Viaduct ({{lang-cy|Traphont Trelluest}}) is approximately {{convert|1|km|mi|abbr=on}} in length and is said to be the longest glued segmental bridge in the United Kingdom.[14] It has 13 spans of {{convert|71|m|ft|sp=us}} with 2 end spans of {{convert|38|m|ft|abbr=on}} and {{convert|46|m|ft|abbr=on}}.[15] The viaduct was designed by South Glamorgan County Council. Robert Benaim and Associates, now called Benaim UK Ltd designed the initial launching system for the glued segmental structure. {{Commons category-inline|Grangetown Link Road}} Butetown Link Road {{multiple image | align = left | direction = horizontal | header = Queen's Gate Tunnel | header_align = center | header_background = | footer = | footer_align = left | footer_background = | width = | image1 = Queen's Gate Tunnel.jpg | width1 = 162 | alt1 = | caption1 = | image2 = Butetown Tunnel East Entrance.jpg | width2 = 169 | alt2 = | caption2 =
}}The {{convert|2.57|km|mi|abbr=on}} Butetown Link Road ({{lang-cy|Ffordd Gyswllt Butetown}}) between the Ferry Road Interchange ({{coord|51.453585|-3.184044|region:GB_type:landmark|name=Ferry Road Interchange}}) and the Queen's Gate Roundabout ({{coord|51.467873|-3.157455|region:GB_type:landmark|name=Queen's Gate Roundabout}}) was opened on 27 March 1995 by Neil Kinnock at the time the European Commissioner for Transport.[13] Construction of the link road commenced on 15 October 1993 and it was the last link road to be built. It includes the Taff Viaduct, also known as the Butetown Link Road Bridge, and the Queen's Gate Tunnel, which is also known simply as the Butetown Tunnel. In 1987 South Glamorgan County Council had intended to build a viaduct cross the River Taff and then go onto an elevated section through Butetown "on stilts".[16] But the newly formed Cardiff Bay Development Corporation along with local residents objected to the scheme that they said would cut through Butetown and split the community, creating an unnecessary physical barrier between the two areas to the north and south of the link road. By 1988 South Glamorgan County Council had agreed to change the design of the link road, despite having already spent 6 years of design work on the link road meant that a tunnel had to be built instead.[17] The cost of the Butetown Link Road was estimated to cost £35 million, but this had risen to £45M in 1988, before the design change.[18] The contract to build the Butetown Link Road was eventually won by a local company Davies Middleton & Davies Ltd in a joint venture with an Italian contractor, Cogefar-Impressit UK Ltd. The bid of £60 million undercut all other bids by £10 million,[19] Davies Middleton & Davies Ltd have subsequently gone into administrative receivership. - Queen's Gate Tunnel
The Queen's Gate Tunnel ({{lang-cy|Twnnel Porth y Frenhines}}), also known as the Butetown Tunnel, is underneath southern Butetown and follows a line underneath the Wales Millennium Centre. The {{convert|715|m|ft|abbr=on}}[33] twin tunnel was constructed using the cut and cover method of construction, which involves digging a trench for the tunnel and then roofing it over. The tunnel was constructed using reinforced concrete and a central wall separates the two sets of traffic.[20] South Glamorgan County Council originally awarded the contract for the management, installation, testing and commissioning of all electrical and mechanical services for the tunnel, and the water pumping stations to EI·WHS Ltd. They still maintain the tunnel on behalf of Cardiff Council.[21] Immediately to the east of the tunnels is an unfinished viaduct which had been built to continue over Queen's Gate Roundabout to link up with the next section. The viaduct will not be completed during the 2016-2017 construction of the Eastern Bay Link road, but remains available for future development. - Taff Viaduct
{{multiple image | align = left | direction = horizontal | header = Taff Viaduct | header_align = center | header_background = | footer = | footer_align = left | footer_background = | width = | image1 = Building the Butetown Link Road.jpg | width1 = 187 | alt1 = | caption1 = During construction | image2 = The A4232 road bridge over River Taff.jpg | width2 = 179 | alt2 = | caption2 = Spanning the River Taff
}}Construction of the {{convert|600|m|ft|abbr=on}} Taff Viaduct ({{lang-cy|Traphont Tâf}}) includes a dual-carriageway roadway plus a foot and cycle path. South Glamorgan County Council was the local authority in charge of the project at the time and construction of the viaduct began in March 1991. The Taff Viaduct crosses the River Taff at Cardiff Bay. The viaduct was constructed using precast concrete segments, which is widely used in the construction industry for medium to long span viaducts. Segments were made in a casting yard near the site and then transported for final assembly of the viaduct.[36] {{Commons category-inline|Butetown Link Road}}Eastern Bay Link Road (Ewart Parkinson Road) {{multiple image | align = right | direction = horizontal | header = Eastern Bay Link Road | header_align = center | header_background = | footer = | footer_align = left | footer_background = | width = | image1 = Eastern Bay Link Road Geograph-5430875-by-Gareth-James.jpg | width1 = 162 | alt1 = | caption1 = | image2 = A4232 Eastern Bay Link Road geograph-5430891-by-Gareth-James.jpg | width2 = 163 | alt2 = | caption2 =
}}Construction on the first phase of the {{convert|5.25|km|mi|abbr=on}} Eastern Bay Link Road ({{lang-cy|Ffordd Gyswllt Dwyrain y Bae}}), also known as the Ewart Parkinson Road ({{lang-cy|Ffordd Ewart Parkinson}}), began on 17 March 2016.[22] It runs from the Queen's Gate Roundabout to the Ocean Way roundabout and was opened on 15 June 2017 by the First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones.[23] Only phase 1 of the {{convert|1.2|km|mi|abbr=on}} road between Queen's Gate Roundabout ({{coord|51.468090|-3.156193|region:GB_type:landmark|name=Queen's Gate Roundabout }}) and Ocean Way Interchange ({{coord|51.472328|-3.144107|region:GB_type:landmark|name=Ocean Way Interchange}}) has been constructed, with a feasibility study being carried out into the final phase (Phase 2) of the link road between Ocean Way roundabout to the A48 Eastern Avenue.[24][40] The link road is a two lane dual carriageway with a {{convert|50|mph}} speed limit eastbound and a {{convert|40|mph}} speed limit westbound.[25][42] Originally the link road was to have just a {{convert|180|m|ft|abbr=on}} with embankments at both ends of the link road, however because a sewer could not be diverted, a {{convert|670|m|ft|abbr=on}} viaduct had to be built instead, which caused delays to the construction.[26] The viaduct was constructed using steel and concrete beams with parapet edge units.[27] For many years this link road had been mothballed due to the costs involved.[28] The link road had previously been known as the East Moors Link Road – Phase 1 and 3, but it also included the East Moors Viaduct, which was originally known as the East Moors Link Road – Phase 2.[5] Later it became known as the Cardiff Bay Link Road, then renamed again becoming the Eastern Bay Link Road.[16] The Eastern Bay Link Road was subject to many planning proposals since the last link road (the Butetown Link Road) was completed in 1995, namely a local transport plan (Local Transport Plan 2000–2016) in August 2000, a green paper (A Change of Gear) in December 2002 and a white paper (Keeping Cardiff Moving) in May 2003.[4][29] The cost of the link road was estimated to cost GB£162 million in 2001 and this increased to GB£180 million by August 2002. It was suggested that it could be paid for by congestion charging,[30] although a public-private partnership is also considered.[31] The original route of the link road had been challenged by both Friends of the Earth Cymru,[32] and also the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), who had both lodged formal objections against the link road.[33] The new route would be different to the earlier proposal and would avoid any encroachment into the nature conservation area, which Friends of the Earth and the RSPB had objected to. The new route would ensure that there would be no objections.[54][34] It was revealed on 14 June 2013 that Edwina Hart, Minister for Economy, Science and Transport in the WAG supported the completion the Eastern Bay Link Road.[35] She said that the link road would; improve access to Cardiff Bay, improve access to the Cardiff Central Enterprise Zone and enhance connections within the Cardiff City Region.[36] The overall objectives of the road would be to: - Increase accessibility from east Cardiff to major employment sites in the East Moors area, Cardiff Bay and the Central Cardiff Enterprise Zone
- Provide a more direct route between the Butetown Tunnel and Rover Way
- Reduce congestion at the junctions on Tyndall Street by removing traffic currently using the Ocean Way- East Tyndall Street – Central Link route
- Reduce journey times for private and commercial road users
- Help economic regeneration
- Enhance road safety and reduce casualties
- Improve resilience on the strategic road network around Cardiff
- Provide more opportunities for cycling and walking[36]
- Phase 1
On 2 May 2014, Edwina Hart approved the procurement of the design–build contractor, advance service diversion works and communications arrangements for the Eastern Bay Link Road.[37] In April 2015, it was announced by the Welsh Government that the {{convert|1.2|km|mi|abbr=on}} £27.3m Eastern Bay Link Road from the Queens Gate roundabout to the Ocean Way roundabout at Tremorfa known as the "roundabout to nowhere", would be designed by Capita Property and Infrastructure with Cass Hayward being the specialist bridge designer.[27] It was constructed by Dawnus Construction Holdings and Ferrovial Agroman UK in a joint venture.[42][38] Construction began on Phase 1 of the link road on 17 March 2016,[39][40] This phase of the road was opened on Thursday 15 June 2017 by the First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones.[23] - Phase 2
It was reported on 9 December 2016 by Cardiff Council that a feasibility study into Phase 2 between the Ocean Way roundabout to the A48 Eastern Avenue will take place and will be funded by the Welsh Government, as will all the construction costs for Phase 2.[24] Extending the link road {{convert|5|km|mi|abbr=on}} from Ocean Way roundabout to the A48 (via the Southern Way Link Road) could take between three and five years to complete.[41]{{Commons category-inline|Eastern Bay Link Road}} Southern Way Link Road {{Multiple image|direction=horizontal|align=right|header= East Moors Viaduct
Southern Way Flyover| header_align = center|image1= Southern Way across the Rhymney, Cardiff.jpg|width1=205||image2= A4232 Southern Way viaduct, Cardiff.jpg|width2=200|caption1= |caption2= }}The Southern Way Link Road ({{lang-cy|Ffordd Gyswllt y Ffordd Deheuol}}),[42] generally known simply as Southern Way, was built in two parts; the first section of Southern Way to be completed was between Newport Road (A4161 road) and the Eastern Avenue (A48 road) in 1978.[5] The final section of the link road was built between Newport Road and the Rover Way – Lamby Way roundabout and was opened in 1984 at a cost of £9 million and includes the East Moors Viaduct, which is also known as the Southern Way Flyover.[5] In 1987 it was envisaged that the present single-carriage would be "twinned" as a dual-carriageway, the same as the rest of the PDR.[16] The {{convert|2.25|km|mi|abbr=on}} link road now runs from the Rover Way – Lamby Way Roundabout ({{coord|51.493127|-3.133759|region:GB_type:landmark|name=Rover Way – Lamby Way Roundabout}}) to the Llanedeyrn Interchange ({{coord|51.507202|-3.145853|region:GB_type:landmark|name=Llanedeyrn Interchange}}) on the A48. - East Moors Viaduct
The {{convert|900|m|ft|abbr=on}} East Moors Viaduct ({{lang-cy|Traphont Rhostiroedd y Dwyrain}}),[43] which is also known as the Southern Way Flyover, was also designed by Robert Benaim and Associates who won the ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) Project Award and also a Concrete Society Commendation, both in 1985 for work on the viaduct.[73][44] The viaduct was constructed by concrete box girder deck of segmental construction.[45] The East Moors Viaduct was originally known as the East Moors Link Road – Phase 2,[5] but now forms part of the Southern Way Link Road. {{Commons category-inline|Southern Way Link Road}} Pentwyn Link Road The Pentwyn Link Road ({{lang-cy|Ffordd Gyswllt Pentwyn}}), which is also known as the North Pentwyn Link Road, runs from the Pontprennau Interchange ({{coord|51.528660|-3.130240|region:GB_type:landmark|name=Pontrennau Interchange}}) on the A48 and the Pentwyn Interchange ({{coord|51.541525|-3.128749|region:GB_type:landmark|name=Pentwyn Interchange (M4 J30)}}) on the M4 (junction 30). It is {{convert|1.61|km|mi|abbr=on}} in length and was opened by John Redwood MP, the Secretary of State for Wales on 20 June 1994.[13] It provides a link between the Eastern Avenue (A48) and the M4 so that westbound traffic from the east of the city can get onto the M4 without having to go through the city, via the A48 and A470. In addition it also provides access to the community of Pontprennau to the national road network. This link was financed by private developers as part of a large scale housing development at Pontprennau.[46] {{Commons category-inline|Pentwyn Link Road}}Public Art & Commemorative Stones|||||
| Type | Image | Link Road | Location | Notes |
|---|
| Sculpture - A Private View | Butetown Link Road | Taff Viaduct
(western end) | South Glamorgan County Council commissioned a sculpture by Kevin Atherton for the foot and cycle path on a specially constructed viewing platform. The work was to mark the completion of the Taff Viaduct so that the sculpture should be visible for the benefit of pedestrians, cyclist and motorists alike.[47] It was unveiled in 1995.[80] | | Commemorative stone | Butetown Link Road | Queen's Gate Roundabout | Stone marking the inauguration of Queen's Gate (Butetown Link Road) at the Queen's Gate roundabout on 15 October 1993. | | Sculpture - Secret Station | Southern Way Link Road | Rover Way roundabout (south west of roundabout) | A sculpture by Eilis O'Connell, unveiled 1992.[48] It was vandalised in early 2018 and remains in its bare state, with the mechanics of the light and smoke machine visible. | | Commemorative stone | Pentwyn Link Road | Heol Pontprennau roundabout
(south west of roundabout) | Stone marking the opening of the Pentwyn Link Road on 20 June 1994. | |
Spur roads Cogan Spur (A4055) {{main|A4055 road}}{{multiple image | align = right | direction = horizontal | header = Cogan Viaduct | header_align = center | header_background = | footer = | footer_align = left | footer_background = | width = | image1 = A4055 Bridge over the River Ely, Cogan Link.jpg | width1 = 201 | alt1 = | caption1 = | image2 = A4055 viaduct.jpg | width2 = 113 | alt2 = | caption2 =
}}The Cogan Spur, which is also known as the Cogan Link ({{lang-cy|Cyswllt Cogan}}),[82] from the Ferry Road Interchange ({{coord|51.453519|-3.184876|region:GB_type:landmark|name=Ferry Road Interchange}}) to Barons Court Junction ({{coord|51.447910|-3.189787|region:GB_type:landmark|name=Barons Court Junction}}) on the A4160 was opened in 1988.[12] It is only {{convert|0.8|km|mi|abbr=on}}, but it is an important link to provide access to the PDR from Penarth and the southern part of the Vale of Glamorgan. It also bypasses Penarth Road (A4160) for traffic going in and out of Cardiff city centre. The most recent development, which began at the end of 2006 and into 2007 was the widening of the road between the Cogan Viaduct and the Ferry Road Interchange to a 3-lane dual-carriageway. A new junction was also built for the Cardiff International Sports Village directly from Cogan Spur; also the Barons Court roundabout was replaced by a signal controlled crossroad. The main contractor for this project was Laing O'Rourke Civil Engineering.[49][50] - Cogan Viaduct
The Cogan Viaduct ({{lang-cy|Traphont Cogan}}) is the most important element of the Cogan Spur as it crosses the River Ely with a central span of 95 metres (312 ft). In total it has 6 spans; {{convert|40|m|ft|abbr=on}}, {{convert|60|m|ft|abbr=on}}, 60 m, 60m, 95 m and 60 m.[15] It is made from a multi-span glued segmental structure of rectangular box sections. In all over 300 sections were used to construct the viaduct, each weighing from 43 to 117 tonnes.[51][52] The Cogan Viaduct was again designed by South Glamorgan County Council, who won a Concrete Society Commendation in 1989 for the design. Central Link Road (A4234) {{main|A4234 road}}The £8.5 million Central Link ({{lang-cy|Ffordd Gyswllt Canolog}}) between the Queen's Gate Roundabout ({{coord|51.468399|-3.157366|region:GB_type:landmark|name=Queen's Gate Roundabout}}) and the junction on Adam Street ({{coord|51.479557|-3.167631|region:GB_type:landmark|name=Adam Street Junction}}) on the A4160 was opened on 16 February 1989.[5][13] When it was first opened it only linked Cardiff city centre with Cardiff Bay. It was not until the Butetown Link was opened on 27 March 1995 that this road started to be used as a link to the motorway network, Penarth and the Vale of Glamorgan. It will not be until the Eastern Bay Link is built, when traffic from the city centre will use it to travel east, that it will be fully used. The length of the A4234 is just {{convert|1.45|km|mi|abbr=on}} and is entirely a two lane dual carriageway with clearway restrictions. Abandoned spur roads Ely Spur The Ely Spur was planned to run from a new interchange on the Ely Link Road to the Ely Bridge Roundabout on the A48. It was only {{convert|1.2|km|mi|abbr=on}} in length, but it would have reduced through traffic in the residential area of Ely, namely on Cowbridge Road West traveling to and from the A48. But it has now been announced that this proposal has now been officially abandoned.[53] Cardiff Airport Link Road The Cardiff Airport Link Road ({{lang-cy|Ffordd Gyswllt Maes Awyr Caerdydd}}) was a proposed spur road off of the A4232 through to Cardiff Airport, when plans for the road were scrapped by the WAG in June 2009.[54] The current single carriageway A4050 road, from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport is currently the main road from Barry to Cardiff and is the main commuter route. There were 4 proposed schemes linking the Ely Link Road, south of the Culverhouse Cross Interchange, through to the A4226 north of Barry. The estimated cost of this scheme would have been £96m, including the widening of the A4232.[93] Services {{multiple image | align = right | direction = horizontal | header = Services on the A4232 | header_align = center | header_background = | footer = | footer_align = left | footer_background = | width = | image1 = Cardiff Gate services-geograph-3432460-by-peter-robinson.jpg | width1 = 180 | alt1 = | caption1 = Cardiff Gate services | image2 = Cardiff West Services geograph-3917414-by-Lewis-Clarke.jpg | width2 = 180 | alt2 = | caption2 = Cardiff West services
}}The PDR has two service stations for motorists, one at Cardiff West on the Capel Llanilltern Interchange and the other at Cardiff Gate on the Pentwyn Interchange. The services at Cardiff West includes Esso petrol, a Travelodge, Burger King, Costa Coffee and W H Smith,[55] while the services at Cardiff Gate includes Shell petrol, a Hotel Ibis, Burger King, KFC, Starbucks, Waitrose and W H Smith.[56] Traffic Wales is the Welsh Government's traffic information service, it is a partnership between the Welsh Government, the two Trunk Road Agents (South Wales TRA / North & Mid Wales TRA) and the WTTC consultancy Amey. In South Wales the service is managed from the South Wales Traffic Management Centre, also home to INRIX Media's studio, providing live travel information for the media. The Traffic Wales website has five live traffic webcams on the Capel Llanilltern – Culverhouse Cross Link Road (Trunk Road) and the images are updated every 5 minutes. Traffic Wales also operates a Traffic Information Hotline, motorists can use this telephone service by dialling an 0845 number, which gives up to date traffic information and travel advice. Traffic congestion Since the western link roads were built, a number of major developments have been built, such as the Cardiff Bay Retail Park, IKEA, Celtic Gateway, Cardiff International Sports Village that includes the Cardiff International Pool, Cardiff International White Water and Cardiff Arena, which have all generated additional traffic at the Ferry Road Interchange. In addition, the Leckwith development, which includes Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff International Sports Stadium and the Capital Retail Park with a new Asda supermarket, have also significantly increased traffic on the Leckwith Interchange.[7] At the Culverhouse Cross Interchange, older developments such as the Brooklands Retail Park, Wenvoe Retail Park and Valegate Retail Park, including Tesco and Marks & Spencer have also significantly increased congestion along with commuter traffic from the Vale of Glamorgan. From 1989 to 1997 there had been an increase in traffic of 78% and a further increase of 35% by 2016 is predicted by the Assembly.[57] The Vale of Glamorgan Council also expressed reservations about the new developments of the Cardiff International Sports Village and the Cardiff City Stadium, which includes the Capital Retail Park. On 18 October 2006, the council requested that the WAG assess the existing traffic conditions and future growth in traffic on the network.[58] Popular culture The Queen's Gate Tunnel was featured in the first ever episode of Torchwood, called "Everything Changes" and was first broadcast by BBC Three on 22 October 2006.[59] The Grangetown Link was featured in the 2006 Christmas episode of Doctor Who called "The Runaway Bride",[60][61] which was first broadcast by BBC One on 25 December 2006.[60] See also- Transport in Cardiff
- Trunk roads in Wales
Notes1. ^{{cite web |url= http://valeofglamorgan.devplan.org.uk/document.aspx?document=7&display=chapter&id=34 |publisher= Vale of Glamorgan Council |title= Transportation Cardiff Link road |accessdate=2008-03-08}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://ivegonefishing.co.uk/course/valeglamorgan.htm |publisher=David Wells ivegonefishing.co.uk/ |title=Course Fishing Venues in Vale of Glamorgan Wales |accessdate=2008-03-08 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080908070133/http://www.ivegonefishing.co.uk/course/valeglamorgan.htm |archivedate=8 September 2008 }}
3. ^{{cite web |url= http://www.pberry.plus.com/ukroads/ring_roads/ |publisher= Paul Berry|title= Ring Roads |accessdate=2008-03-08 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20071109114828/http://www.pberry.plus.com/ukroads/ring_roads/ |archivedate = 9 November 2007}}
4. ^1 2 3 4 5 {{cite web|url=http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ObjView.asp?Object_ID=3384 |publisher=Cardiff Council |title=Local Transport Plan 2000–2016 |accessdate=2007-08-15 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070926221049/http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ObjView.asp?Object_ID=3384 |archivedate=26 September 2007 |deadurl=yes }}
5. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 South Wales Echo, "Opening up southern Cardiff – Value of PDR", Wednesday 22 May 1985, Page 15
6. ^1 2 3 {{cite web|url=http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ObjView.asp?Object_ID=3896 |publisher=Cardiff Council |title=Keeping Cardiff Moving |accessdate=2008-02-06 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110609172351/http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ObjView.asp?Object_ID=3896 |archivedate=9 June 2011 }}
7. ^1 {{cite web |url= http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/business-in-wales/business-columnists/tm_objectid=17332215&method=full&siteid=50082&headline=development-is--putting-a-strain-on-distributor-road-----and-on-commuters-name_page.html|publisher=icWales |title=Development is putting a strain on distributor road...and on commuters |accessdate=2008-02-02}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.swtra.co.uk/en/our_road_projects/our_roads_map.htm |publisher=South Wales Trunk Road Agency |title=The Road Network managed by the Agency |accessdate=2008-03-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513173451/http://www.swtra.co.uk/en/our_road_projects/our_roads_map.htm |archivedate=13 May 2008 |df=dmy }}
9. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.traffic-wales.com/about-us/sub-page |publisher=Welsh Assembly Government |title=What is Traffic Wales? |accessdate=2011-03-24 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718162415/http://www.traffic-wales.com/about-us/sub-page |archivedate=18 July 2011 |df=dmy }}
10. ^{{cite web|url= http://www.techspansystems.co.uk/index.php@page=technology-achievements.htm|publisher= Techspan Systems|title= Technology Achievements|accessdate= 2011-03-24|deadurl= yes|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100530081717/http://www.techspansystems.co.uk/index.php%40page%3Dtechnology-achievements.htm|archivedate= 30 May 2010|df= dmy-all}}
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References- Cardiff & Newport A-Z Street Atlas 2007 Edition
External links{{Attached KML|display=inline,title}}{{Commons category}}- Map of the Ely Viaduct on the Capel Llanilltern - Culverhouse Cross Link Road
- {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070926221049/http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ObjView.asp?Object_ID=3384 |date=26 September 2007 |title=City & County of Cardiff Local Transport Plan 2000 - 2016, Cardiff Council, August 2000}}
- {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110609174212/http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/objview.asp?Object_ID=3895& |date=9 June 2011 |title=A Change of Gear (Green Paper), Cardiff Council, December 2002}}
- {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110609172351/http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ObjView.asp?Object_ID=3896 |date=9 June 2011 |title=Keeping Cardiff Moving (White Paper), Cardiff Council, May 2003}}
- South Wales Trunk Road Agency website
- Traffic Wales website
- Photo of Grangetown Viaduct being built
- {{Webarchive |url=https://archive.is/20121223182613/http://archive.cardiff.gov.uk/traffic/internet/telematics/pages_1/Tunnel%20Systems%20Info.htm |date=23 December 2012 |title=Cardiff Council information on the Queen's Gate Tunnel}}
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- Webcams on the Capel Llanilltern – Culverhouse Cross Link Road
The following images updates every five minutes – click ‘refresh’ for the latest.- Capel Llanilltern Junction (A4232 and M4 J33)
- South of Capel Llanilltern
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- St Fagans Slip Road
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