NEW traffic lights in Pembroke Dock “appear to have added to the problem” an Assembly Member has admitted.

Simon Hart, the MP for south Pembrokeshire, sent a letter to Ken Skates AM, Cabinet Secretary for Transport on August 6 regarding congestion outside Aldi after the installation of new traffic lights.

In a reply dated August 25, Mr Skates said that the situation on the A4139 Ferry Lane and the A477 London Road was being monitored.

He said: “I am aware of issues regarding localised congestion in this area and recognise that the installation of traffic signals 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 ensure 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.”

Mr Skates' comments echo a previous Welsh Government statement on August 3, that also said the situation was being monitored on a daily basis.

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