Written question WQ100196

The Welsh Government is continuing to invest in improvements across the trunk road network in Ceredigion Penfro, while also progressing targeted work to address local congestion and safety issues.

At Lower Town Fishguard on the A487, officials met with local stakeholders and elected representatives to review longstanding congestion and pedestrian safety concerns. Following that engagement, funding has been identified to investigate technology-based options for monitoring vehicle movements through the constrained section of road. This work will provide robust evidence on traffic flows, vehicle types and the causes of blockages, helping to inform future decisions on enforcement, traffic management and longer-term interventions.

Welsh Government is also undertaking feasibility work into potential measures to improve conditions at Lower Town Fishguard, including assessment of a virtual footway on the existing bridge. At the same time, longer-term options continue to be considered, recognising the significant physical, environmental and heritage constraints associated with the site.

More broadly, Welsh Government continues to deliver and develop trunk road improvements across the region, including investment in resurfacing schemes on the A487 and progression of further work at locations such as Withybush Roundabout and along the A40 corridor, helping to improve the resilience, safety and efficiency of the strategic road network.