The Welsh Conservatives have renewed calls for an M4 Relief Road after the First Minister said he would pursue a “roads-based” solution to congestion on the M4.
The Welsh Conservatives have warned that, after decades of promises to tackle congestion on the M4, motorists and businesses are still waiting to see meaningful action and results.
Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy, Janet Finch-Saunders MS said:
“The Brynglas Tunnels are among the most congested stretches of road anywhere in the United Kingdom.
“The previous Labour Government, backed by Plaid Cymru at the time, scrapped the M4 relief road after spending £157 million of taxpayers’ money on planning its delivery.
“Vague words about finding a ‘roads-based solution’ are not enough. We now need a clear commitment from the First Minister to deliver an M4 Relief Road and other vital infrastructure needed to grow the Welsh economy and ease pressure on motorists.”
Also commenting, Local Welsh Conservative Member of the Senedd for Newport & Islwyn, Natasha Asghar MS said:
“For decades, we have seen broken promise after broken promise when it comes to congestion on the M4.
“The First Minister must now deliver for the people of Newport and Islwyn, warm words alone are not enough.
“If Plaid Cymru is serious about tackling traffic problems in South East Wales, it must commit to delivering an M4 relief road to ease pressure on drivers, attract investment and boost the economy.”
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Natasha Asghar
Member of the Welsh Parliament for Casnewydd Islwyn.
Shadow Minister for Health and Social Care.
Born and brought up in Newport, Natasha was the first woman of colour elected to the Senedd as the regional member for South East Wales and represents over 610,000 people.Natasha was successfully re-elected in the 2026 Senedd Election to represent the newly created Casnewydd Islwyn constituency.Nata
Janet Finch-Saunders
Member of the Welsh Parliament for Bangor Conwy Môn.
Shadow Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy.
Former Member of the Welsh Parliament for Aberconwy.
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