A campaigner fighting for an improvement to safety on a new road junction is calling on fellow road-users to join him in tackling the Welsh Assembly over the problems before a serious accident occurs.

Brian Farrant, a resident of Tavernspite, has been representing his community by attempting to highlight a potential traffic hazard at the Red Roses/Tavernspite carriageway exit of the new section of A477 trunk route since it opened in April.

"The real problem is the design of the exit turn when travelling from east to west on the A477," explained Mr. Farrant.

"There is a danger that slow left turning vehicles unwittingly cause following traffic to take risks by crossing double white lines. They then overtake along a stretch of 'cross hatchings' that are meant to protect vehicles in a centre lane waiting to turn right from the opposite direction."

Mr. Farrant continued: " A neighbour of mine recently had a frightening experience when one of these 'lunatic' drivers was heading straight for her whilst she was stationary in the centre lane. This practice can only result in a head-on collision, possibly fatal."

Mr. Farrant has already written to the South Wales Trunk Road Agent, who deal with traffic management issues on this route, and Simon Hart MP, who has himself become involved in a campaign to resolve the hazard, through the offices of the Welsh Assembly.

"Both mine and Simon Hart's correspondence have been seen by Edwina Hart AM, the Transport Minister, and indeed replies received from her.

Mr. Farrant added: "However, in our view she gives no real acknowledgement that there is a significant problem prevailing at this junction, nor any meaningful assurances that the matter will be dealt with effectively in the interests of safety.

"The Minister simply states that additional signage has latterly been erected on the approach to the junction (specifically for westbound traffic) and that 'monitoring' will be undertaken by traffic management officials. Signage is perfectly adequate, except there is no mention of Pendine."

Concluded Mr. Farrant: "Perhaps more people will be willing to direct complaints to the Welsh Government, who after all were the employers and paymasters of this project."

When asked for a comment, MP Simon Hart said: "When this road first opened, a number of people got in touch with me to share their experiences and fears, including professional HGV drivers and many residents of Tavernspite who use the turning daily.

"I recently visited residents in Tavernspite and it was the subject that came up time and time again. I have now written to Edwina Hart again asking for chevron 'countdown' signs which I have seen on the main road near Bancyfelin.

"Personally, I think the junction really needs a slip road, but better signage would help in the short term."