PLANS to build a bypass through Lower Town Fishguard will once again be raised at the National Assembly, thanks to local Assembly Member Paul Davies.

Following a meeting with local campaigners, Mr Davies pledged to write to the Transport Minister, requesting that the Welsh Government seriously consider the feasibility of a bypass in the area.

He will also be writing to Pembrokeshire County Council urging it to support this proposal.

Mr Davies said: “For several years the Fishguard community have suffered with congestion on the road and larger vehicles damaging residential properties – and it’s simply not good enough. Fishguard is a significant ferry port, which attracts larger vehicles on a regular basis; and so consideration must be given to how they can access the port through Lower Town without causing traffic problems and damage to local homes.

“By establishing a bypass, this will also be an opportunity to alleviate some of the fundamental flooding problems that the residents of Lower Town have experienced over the years.”

Mr Davies added: “I first raised this issue some years ago with the Welsh Government, where the previous First Minister was aware of the difficulties of driving through Lower Town, but unfortunately no action was taken. These problems have not gone away and so I very much hope that the Transport Minister will seriously consider a bypass for the area. It’s essential that the Welsh Government takes urgent action to rectify this very serious matter.”