'I lost part of my garden to a £2bn road'
Summary
The A465 Heads of the Valleys road in Wales has reopened after a 23-year upgrade project costing £2 billion. John Watkeys, a local resident, lost part of his garden due to the construction, and he is dealing with the aftermath, including starting his garden anew.Key Facts
- The A465 Heads of the Valleys road upgrade is one of the UK's longest-running and most expensive road projects, costing £2 billion.
- The project, aimed at improving transport links and economic opportunities in Wales, began in 2000 and recently completed.
- John Watkeys, a long-time resident near the road, lost part of his garden during construction.
- The Welsh government offered to buy John's house because of the disruption, but he declined due to emotional ties to the home.
- John has started rebuilding his garden from scratch after the construction work ended.
- Residents have criticized the project's impact on their homes, despite improvements to traffic flow.
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