Drivers have been asked to avoid a busy road in Swansea after a sinkhole opened up hours before the city’s popular Christmas parade
The sinkhole in Bryn-y-Mor Road, Swansea (Image: Councillor Stuart Rice)
Swansea Council has issued an update hours before the city’s popular Christmas parade after a sinkhole opened up on a busy road. A section of Bryn-y-Mor Road in Swansea was closed on Saturday with the council adding it was likely to remain shut for a number of days due to the sinkhole.
On Sunday morning the council issued an update to local residents confirming the closed section of the road has been moved. It is now shut between the junction of the southern exit of Eaton Crescent and the junction of King Edward Road.
The Christmas parade route is not affected, the statement added.
The council asked anyone heading to the parade take alternative routes to avoid Bryn-y-Mor Road.
Swansea’s Christmas Parade is taking place on Sunday, November 23(Image: Adrian White Photography)
Delays are expected in the city on Sunday due to the festivities with road closures in place near the cricket club past Guildhall, up Kingsway to the Dragon Hotel, and down to Oystermouth Road around the arena.
A brand new route was recently announced for this year’s parade, which is set to kick off from 5pm. The parade will begin begin at the Guildhall where Santa will illuminate the building with a festive red glow before a fireworks display will mark the start of proceedings.
The parade will then travel down St Helen’s Road, the Kingsway, College Street, Castle Street, and Caer Street before reaching its conclusion in Princess Way. For the latest Swansea news sign up to our newsletter here.
There will be a mix of colour, music, and joy as more than 40 community groups, eye-popping floats, and beloved characters from fairytales and comic books including Cinderella and Rapunzel fill the city centre with festive cheer. Find out more about the parade here.
The latest update from the council about the sinkhole on Sunday morning said: “Thank you for your patience while our highways team continues to investigate the sinkhole in Bryn-y-Mor Road. This is the latest position on the road closure.
“The road closure has been moved. It is now between the junction of the southern exit of Eaton Crescent and the junction of King Edward Road…
“Bryn-y-Mor Crescent is closed and Westbury Street remains accessible to residents via Walter Road.
“Businesses and shops at the south end of Bryn-y-Mor Road are not affected.
“The Christmas Parade route is not affected.
“If you are heading for the parade this afternoon please take alternative routes.
“In addition to the usual city centre provision car parks are available at the Recreation Ground and at the Civic Centre. Don’t forget you can also go to the parade for free by bus if your journey starts and finishes in Swansea.
“Thanks again for your patience and we will update you about the sinkhole when we have more information.”
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