P-06-1356 Introduce comprehensive safety measures at the A477 Fingerpost junction, Correspondence – Petitioner to Committee, 04.12.23

Dear all

Thank you for your email, my comments are as follows:-

I have been overwhelmed by the support that this petition has garnered, especially from the local community.

I echo the comments of Mr Jack Sargeant MS, who flagged the fact that over 80% of the 10,300 signatories stem from the two Pembrokeshire constituencies, which is a good indication of the feelings held by people in the county.

As the Senedd knows, this petition was borne out of the most tragic of circumstances imaginable for the friends and family of Ashley Rogers, whose unique personality is missed every day by all who knew him.

I am therefore extremely pleased to see members of the Senedd providing their support to the need for substantive change at this dangerous junction in recognition of the fact that further similar, avoidable, tragedies may be avoided.

I will leave the appropriate method for correcting the road layout - whether that be the installation of traffic lights or the construction of a roundabout - to those with appropriate expertise. In my opinion, both strategies are welcomed and the long term plan including the installation of a roundabout certainly seems sensible.

The goal of this petition had one sole purpose, which was to prevent further avoidable loss of life along this stretch of road, and it now seems that this outcome will surely be achieved.

Thank you all

Elliott