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The Rhondda bound merge in turn road system in place at Pontypridd’s busy gyratory system is a serious health concern for Rhondda drivers, a government medical think tank has confirmed.
Drivers who use the A4058 at peak times will be well aware of the traffic chaos near the new Lidl store where the two Rhondda bound lanes merge into one, but are they aware that they could be causing significant damage to their mental health at the same time.
Professor Huw Lowe of Bristol University who specialises in driving behavior told us, “The mental pressure felt by drivers while trying hard to only let one car merge in front of them, is akin to the mental stress experienced by people during a divorce or moving house, it’s the third most stressful experience a person will endure in their lifetime, and some people are experiencing this every single day.”
Professor Lowe went on to tell us that Lidl have cashed in on drivers’ misfortune by placing a shop in that very position just to entice stressed motorists in to the shop to buy cans of Stella for the journey home to help them cope with the stress.
Councillor Adam North told My Rhondda News, “We are well aware of the unnecessary stress this road layout puts on Rhondda motorists and will soon be trialling a merge in every three system, where every third car will have to allow three cars merge in front of them. We believe that this will not only lessen congestion but also promote more friendly attitudes between drivers.”
Jon Evans, from Ton Pentre, a regular user of this part of the road system said, “It’s absolutely ridiculous really, I’m glad I only pass through once a week. I feel for the ones who have to do it every day of the week but I’ll be buggered if I’m going to let two cars in, never mind three, and I’ll never let anyone out at the Merlin bridge either, cheeky twats.”
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