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| Morgan to open £85m relief road | Morgan to open £85m relief road |
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| A plaque to mark the completion of an award-winning road has been unveiled by First Minister Rhodri Morgan. | |
| The £85m Porth relief road project in Rhondda has eased traffic problems in the area and it is hoped it will encourage business and investment. | The £85m Porth relief road project in Rhondda has eased traffic problems in the area and it is hoped it will encourage business and investment. |
| As part of the project, 11 bridges, including the landmark Rheola Bridge, have been built or replaced. | As part of the project, 11 bridges, including the landmark Rheola Bridge, have been built or replaced. |
| A three mile (5km) community route for cyclists and walkers has also been developed as part of the project. | A three mile (5km) community route for cyclists and walkers has also been developed as part of the project. |
| The road was opened to traffic in December 2006, but work continued on landscaping. | The road was opened to traffic in December 2006, but work continued on landscaping. |
| The plaque was to be unveiled by Mr Morgan at 1130 BST at Porth square. | |
| Since its completion, the five-mile stretch of carriageway from the Heritage Park roundabout in Trehafod to Pontygwaith has received awards. | |
| They include a constructing excellence award and a UK-wide Highways and Transportation 'Effective Partnerships' Award. | They include a constructing excellence award and a UK-wide Highways and Transportation 'Effective Partnerships' Award. |
| The project was a partnership between Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and construction company Costain, with funding from the Welsh Assembly Government. | The project was a partnership between Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and construction company Costain, with funding from the Welsh Assembly Government. |