The Council has substantially completed ongoing emergency works on the Taff Trail between Trallwn and Cilfynydd, with this section able to reopen over the Easter weekend.
Work was needed to rectify storm damage, requiring the closure of a larger, 1.5km section of the route from Ty Isaf railway bridge (near Fletchers Field allotment), heading northwards to a point to the west of Ysgol Bro Taf (near Cilfynydd Recreation Ground and Albion Industrial Estate). This has now permanently reopened.
The scheme started in autumn 2025 and has undertaken significant work – including diverting an 80-metre section of the path away from the river, to increase resilience to future storm events.
Two small footbridges have also been built, while work to protect the embankment, and the removal of trees considered to cause a danger, have been completed.
Contractor Edwards Diving Services has been working hard to complete this scheme, and we thank local communities for their patience and cooperation throughout – particularly at the end of the works, which required a small extension to the completion timescale.
The most recent works have included footpath surfacing, the installation of footbridge handrails, concrete finishing, access track reinstatement, and the removal of a temporary bridge.
The contractor has some finishing activity to complete – including minor work to two headwalls. Residents may notice this work being completed in the week ahead, and the Council will inform communities if any further access restrictions are needed.
Thanks again to residents for your cooperation throughout the scheme.
Posted on 07/04/2026