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Pembroke Dock: Traffic light system being ‘monitored’ on daily basis

Published

7 years ago

August 29, 2018

THE CABINET SECRETARY for Economy and Transport, Ken Skates AM, has said that traffic lights installed on the Ferry Lane/London Road junction in Pembroke Dock are being ‘monitored’ on a daily basis.

He has made the comments after Simon Hart MP wrote to him expressing concerns about the increased congestion in the area since the traffic lights were switched on several weeks ago.

The Herald has received hundreds of complaints from angry motorists who have claimed that the system has added up to 30 minutes to their daily commute – with traffic queueing back over a mile when the lights were first activated.

Laura-Jayne from Pembroke Dock said: “The last two nights picking my partner up from work at London Road Industrial Estate has been horrendous. I had to turn left out of that junction and then the back roads through Pembroke back into the Dock.”

Another driver, Heidi from Saundersfoot, said she was stuck in a queue on the A477 stretching back more than a mile to Cosheston.

Ken Skates AM said in a letter to Mr Hart: “Thank you for your letter of 6 August regarding the A4139 Ferry Lane and A477 London Road traffic signalisation scheme.

“I am aware of issues regarding localised congestion in this area and recognise that the installation of traffic lights may appear to have added to the problem.

“Our Agents have been instructed to monitor the traffic lights on a daily basis and I can assure you that specialist engineers continue to review the operation and maximise the efficiency of the traffic signals without compromising safety.

“We will make any adjustments as necessary to improve the current situation.”

Previously, Pembrokeshire County Council issued this statement to the MP about the new system: “The Council have supported the installation of the lights to date – the main reasons for this included: to facilitate safe right turn movement from Ferry Lane (by banning the manoeuvre and recognising the junction); and the pedestrian crossing movements at the junction (the simplification of the junction traffic movements by banning right turns from Ferry Lane make the junction safer to cross than otherwise, but more specifically the signalisation of the junction allows for better facilitation of pedestrian & cyclist movements).

“I also understand that the TRA477 had an estimated Annual Average Daily 2 way Flow for 2015 of 18395 vehicles (Department for Transport Census Point 661).

“This was one of the highest traffic flows on any undivided carriageway in Pembrokeshire, and the provision of a signalised junction helps to improve safe turning movements”

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

4 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

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5 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

Published

5 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.