Traffic lights to return for historic building work

One of Wales' most historic buildings is due to be repaired and strengthened from next week in Llanidloes with some disruption to traffic.

The Old Market  Hall in Llanidloes is a Grade I Listed Building in the centre of the town. Powys County Council has been overseeing repair works, with the first phase of the works completed earlier this year.

Further structural repairs, which will include the use of new technology to strengthen the stability of the building, will now be carried out after the council received listed building consent.

Scaffolding and traffic lights will return to allow the safety of workers on the site.

The application for listed building consent was submitted by Newtown-based Hughes Architects on behalf of the council.

The work, which will be split into three phases, will start on Monday, November 27 and are planned for completion at the beginning of May 2024.

However, the works will involve the erection of scaffolding, road closures and traffic lights while the works progress through its various phases.

Cllr Jake Berriman, Cabinet Member for a Connected Powys, said: “It’s important that these works are carried out to ensure that this iconic building is protected for future generations.

“The phasing of the latest works has been difficult as the repair and redecoration works are required on each elevation of the building as we wanted to keep roads open and to maintain traffic flow in the town.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank local residents for their patience while the works are carried out.”