'The Welsh People Have Had to Suffer' over Lack of Action on M4

'The Welsh people have had to suffer' over lack of action on M4

People in Wales have had to suffer because of the Welsh Government's decision to scrap the M4 relief road, Senedd members said.

Renewed calls for Newport M4 bypass rejected by Senedd

A proposed six-lane motorway bypass was scrapped in June 2019 by then-First Minister Mark Drakeford after over £150 million had already spent on preparatory work and planning.  In the Senedd debate, Welsh Conservative, Sam Rowlands MS, described the M4 relief road as a golden opportunity, not only to ease congestion for motorists but also to boost the economy. Mr Rowlands told the Senedd: “At every step of this journey, there’s been indecision a…