The A4119 through Talbot Green was first built Circa. 1977 as a single carriageway passing to the side of the village straight on to Ely Valley Road, easing pressure off the original small lanes that lead from Talbot Green to the area known as Mwyndy, south of the village. The road here was built at the same time as an extension of the original Talbot - Cardiff road, leading to Junction 34 of the M4 motorway, and creating better access to the lanes leading to the Vale of Glamorgan.
The decision was made by Mid Glamorgan County Council in the early 1990s to dual the section of A4119 between Ynysmaerdy and Mwyndy. This would be the last major road project undertaken by Mid Glamorgan before its abolishment in 1996.
The completed "Talbot Green to Ynysmaerdy Dual Carriageway" officially opened on 28 July 1995. The scheme replaced the old Roundabout near Llantrisant with a four way traffic-lit junction, and completely replaced the original Ely Valley Road at Talbot Green apart from the first portion: a t-junction from the centre Talbot Green's high street that leads to a row of houses and a Golf Club, this is the only remaining section Ely Valley Road that is un-altered, still bearing the original road surface and signage, although it is now a cul-de-sac.
Parking available at the Shopping Park (currently limited to 4 hours). Alternative free unrestricted roadside parking along Ely Valley Road
Parking note: I advise you NOT to use the small, surface car park by the Bus Station as there is a strict 30 minute wait period controlled by ANPR cameras.