{"id":7475,"date":"2022-12-12T12:03:03","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T12:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/?p=7475"},"modified":"2022-12-12T12:03:04","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T12:03:04","slug":"roath-residents-unhappy-over-upkeep-of-pavements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/roath-residents-unhappy-over-upkeep-of-pavements\/","title":{"rendered":"Roath Residents Unhappy Over Upkeep of Pavements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The flooding of pavements in Roath is causing problems for pedestrians. The drainage system in the area is often clogged, forcing pedestrians to walk from the centre of the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Pedestrians in Roath say they are daily standing at a risk of meeting an accident as they are forced to walk from the centre of the road. The pavements usually get flooded because of clogged drains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The area&#8217;s residents have expressed their displeasure over Cardiff Council&#8217;s upkeep of the pavements and drainages. During the days with heavy rain, the pavements collect water, and the puddles make it difficult to walk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/20221103_183454-min-min-min-min-min-min-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/20221103_183454-min-min-min-min-min-min-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/20221103_183454-min-min-min-min-min-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/20221103_183454-min-min-min-min-min-min-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/20221103_183454-min-min-min-min-min-min-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/20221103_183454-min-min-min-min-min-min-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/20221103_183454-min-min-min-min-min-min-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/20221103_183454-min-min-min-min-min-min-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/20221103_183454-min-min-min-min-min-min-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/20221103_183454-min-min-min-min-min-min-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/20221103_183454-min-min-min-min-min-min-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/20221103_183454-min-min-min-min-min-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/20221103_183454-min-min-min-min-min-min-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/20221103_183454-min-min-min-min-min-min-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/20221103_183454-min-min-min-min-min-min-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/20221103_183454-min-min-min-min-min-min-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/20221103_183454-min-min-min-min-min-min-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/20221103_183454-min-min-min-min-min-min-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The parking system too has become a problem as the flooding stops people from parking properly. Daniel Williams, who lives in Roath said: &#8220;On this junction between, Albany Road and Pen &#8211; Y &#8211; Lan Road,  in particular, over the last ten years, I&#8217;ve seen at least a dozen accidents. It is mainly because pavements are flooded which forces pedestrians and cars to change direction.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" title=\"Roath Pavements by CardiffJomec\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F1400936047&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;maxwidth=1200\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"Roath Pavements by CardiffJomec\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F1400936047&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;maxwidth=1200\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Daniel Williams speaking to CardiffNewsPlus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2021,  Cardiff City Council had initiated an 18-month test of the city road in Roath to rectify accessibility for pedestrians in order to promote active travel. As a part of the pilot plan to keep pavements clear for the pedestrians, drivers found parking their vehicles on the pavement were fined around \u00a370 . <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local residents are looking forward to re-lodge complaint at Council, hoping for a permanent solution to their problems. Area shopkeepers, too, are hoping to join hands with the residents to express their grievances to the council. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The flooding of pavements in Roath is causing problems for pedestrians. 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