Clarification has been given by Wales’ Deputy Minister for climate change that work on the new Llanddewi Velfrey A40 by-pass will not be affected despite the Welsh Government announcing last month a freeze on new road building projects, whilst a review of highway schemes across the country is carried out.

MP for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire Simon Hart voiced his frustration that the project which will see a new road from Penblewin roundabout pass to the north of the village of Llanddewi Velfrey before re-joining the A40 could now be delayed.

However, Lee Waters Deputy Minister for climate change clarified matters speaking in plenary at the Senedd.

“On the specific question of the Llanddewi Velfrey to Redstone Cross scheme, as we’ve said, all schemes where there are currently diggers in the ground will continue, and that is one of them,” he said.

A spokesperson for the Welsh Government spokesperson confirmed: “All road programmes and projects that we fund, except those under construction, are potentially in scope under the roads review.

“The schemes affected will be confirmed by the review panel in due course.”