Traffic Trial set to begin in Prestatyn
Written by Gary Carr on 18/03/2026
The trial will look to alleviate congestion in the area as the council look to enhance and regenerate the town.
, Denbighshire County Council will begin a trial to make Bridge Road in Prestatyn two ways to see if it helps to alleviate congestion in the area.
The trial was requested following feedback the council received in recent consultations with the public, as part of the public realm improvement project on Prestatyn High Street.
In 2025, UK Government confirmed their intention to provide just under £20 million of grant funding for seven capital projects to improve pride of place and natural environment in Rhyl, Prestatyn and Denbigh.
This funding, known as the Local Regeneration Fund (LRF), has been awarded exclusively for successful projects included in Vale of Clwyd and cannot be directed to other projects.
The trial will be in place for a minimum period of three months and could last up to 18 months under the Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) that the council have in place.
Under the new layout, traffic will be able to turn left from Bridge Road down towards the mini roundabout and Parc Prestatyn.
Traffic flow will remain the same down towards the lower part of the high street, however vehicles will not be allowed to turn right onto Bridge Road from Ffordd Penisardre, as they are expected to continue down Ffordd Penisardre and left down the high street as they currently do.
Denbighshire County Council will be seeking feedback from motorists and pedestrians throughout the trail period, and if successful a permanent Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) will be applied which will see the new layout remain.
Councillor Jason McLellan, Leader and Lead Member for Economic Growth & Tackling Deprivation said:
“We would like to thank residents, visitors, and businesses for their co-operation and engagement throughout the previous traffic management trial on Prestatyn High Street.
“As a result of the trial we have received valuable feedback, which has been used in the development of this new traffic trial which will begin on 13 April on Bridge Road.
“A lot of the concerns that were raised related to the vehicle congestion that’s currently on the road, and we hope that this trial will go some way in alleviating that.
“Our focus remains on delivering a scheme that enhances accessibility, reduces congestion, and supports the long-term regeneration of the town centre”.
