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Motorhome stand-off reignites 60-year campaign for Llanbedr bypass

15.05.2026 18:48 1 min 3 sources
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Motorhome stand-off reignites 60-year campaign for Llanbedr bypass
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Footage of a motorhome blocking a narrow road in Gwynedd has sparked fresh calls for a bypass. Residents have campaigned for 60 years; a £39.4m alternative was proposed in November 2024 but funding remains unallocated.

A video showing a motorhome blocking a narrow road near Llanbedr has reignited the long-running campaign for a bypass. Residents have been seeking Welsh Government funding for 60 years.

Project history

An initial £14m bypass plan was approved in 2020 but cancelled in 2021 after a climate review. In November 2024, engineers proposed an alternative 40mph road costing £39.4m, but funding has not yet been allocated.

Driving standards debate

The footage has also sparked debate about driving standards, with readers arguing over who should give way and suggesting mandatory HGV courses for motorhome drivers.

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