Politicians have called for action to be taken over a ‘dangerous’ Pembrokeshire roundabout.
Senedd Member Paul Davies, alongside councillors David Bryan and Di Clements, have urged the Welsh Government to address the ongoing problem at the Salutation Square roundabout in Haverfordwest.
The roundabout has been a source of frustration for the community for several years due to the traffic congestion it causes.
The issue often results in missed and delayed appointments, near accidents, and general frustration among residents.
Mr Davies has brought up the issue in the Senedd Chamber with the First Minister, as the A4076 is a trunk road under Welsh Government responsibility.
The councillors have also raised the issue with senior officers at Pembrokeshire County Council and have written to Eluned Morgan MS before her election as First Minister.
Mr Davies said: “Traffic congestion at Salutation Square roundabout has been a huge problem for several years and it’s time that the Welsh Government stop trying to pass the buck and get a grip of the issue.
“Local residents are fed up with their concerns being ignored and I had hoped that the First Minister would have understood their concerns, given that her own office is situated a few yards from the roundabout.”
Councillor Bryan added: “Before the new Haverfordwest High School was built, school traffic for Taskers was coming from the west side of town to that school and had no need to pass through the town centre, specifically this traffic island.
“With the advent of the new school, traffic from all directions has to pass through this traffic island.
“The result is total congestion from 8.30am to 9am and 3.15pm to 4pm.
“The general traffic coming home from work starts around 4pm and thus this area is very difficult to get through from 3.15pm till 5.45pm.”
Councillor Clements said: “Many of my constituents have contacted me about the difficulty they are having in exiting from the New Road onto the roundabout due to the continual traffic flow from the A40 into Haverfordwest.
“Speed is an issue as is sighting.
“There have been many near misses and accidents over the years and it is only a matter of time before someone gets seriously hurt again.
“I am also mindful that with all the regeneration money that is being spent in Haverfordwest currently it’s important that traffic does not snarl up and put people off coming to Haverfordwest in the future.”