Essential road maintenance work started in High Street, Narberth, on Monday. The work, which is being carried out by contractors Alan Griffiths Ltd., on behalf of Pembrokeshire County Council, is expected to take three weeks to complete. After work in High Street has finished, workmen will progress to Spring Gardens, St. James Street, Bridge Hill and Moorfield Road. The one-way traffic order around the town will be revoked for the duration. A spokesman for the council said work was proceeding according to the programme. "Although some roads will be closed while work is being carried out, disruption will be kept to a minimum and a one-way traffic system temporarily installed wherever possible. "The resurfacing work is essential structural maintenance and once completed will substantially improve the appearance of the town." Funding for the work was secured through the Capital Bid Project by County Councillor Wynne Evans, who responded to requests for the work to be carried out from the town council, chamber of trade and local people. "High Street used to be like a cart track," he said. "This work will enhance Narberth, which after all is a central town in Pembrokeshire." The work will also include the laying of a new form of anti-skid tarmac at Narberth Bridge, and the removal of a pavement kerb outside the Queen's Hall where a number of people had fallen. "I would like to thank people for their patience and understanding during this difficult period, but the town will be all the better once the work is complete," Clr. Evans added. Extra car parking has been provided during half- term week with the opening of the primary school playground, and police have stepped up patrols at the Town Moor car park following concerns over vandalism to vehicles parked there. See also 'We are open for business' on page 24.