Traffic monitoring initiatives in Saundersfoot aimed to address ongoing concerns over vehicle speeding in and out of the seaside village, have been introduced - a local county councillor has stated.

Over the summer, county councillor for the south ward Cllr Chris Williams said that he’d received a number of emails from residents concerned about the speed of vehicles travelling in and out of the village, particularly late at night.

“I want to reassure you that these concerns are being taken seriously and I am committed to supporting residents who feel affected by this issue,” he stated.

“Back in 2023/24, I worked with Councillor Alec Cormack and Saundersfoot Community Council to explore ways of improving road safety.

“The introduction of speed indicator devices has, in my view, made a positive difference, particularly for those not familiar with the roads in and around our village.

“While I am aware that speeding still occurs on occasions, I believe there has been a noticeable reduction, and I would welcome residents’ views on this.”

Following recent correspondence, Cllr Wiliams wrote to Mrs. Claire Williams, Senior Traffic and Road Safety Engineer at Pembrokeshire County Council, to raise these concerns.

Since then, PCC has placed a traffic monitor at the bottom of Broadfield Hill. The data collected will allow the team to analyse vehicle speeds accurately.

“I will ensure that these findings are shared with residents in due course,” continued Cllr Williams.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to recognise the improvements brought about by the Active Travel links.

“These are already proving to be a real asset to the village, and it is encouraging to know that further developments are planned over the next 18 months to create safer routes to New Hedges and neighbouring communities.

“The new Active Travel link between Saundersfoot rail station and the village centre is now complete and is already being very well used. This new route gives residents and visitors a safe, well-designed connection between the village and the rail network for walking, cycling, and other non-motorised travel.

“From my own perspective, the installation of the speed indicators has had a positive impact, particularly on Broadfield Hill, where speeds regularly exceeded the 40mph limit prior to their installation.

“The visual reminders are helping to encourage more responsible driving behaviour. I am fully supportive of continued monitoring of this stretch of road, and I trust that PCC will make use of both current and historical data to provide a clear comparison of results.

“Given the open nature of this section of road, where visibility is good and forward sightlines are strong, I do not believe additional traffic calming measures are necessary at this stage.

“The strategically placed speed indicator already acts as an important reminder to motorists, especially as they descend the hill and naturally pick up speed.

“If you have further concerns about speeding in the village, I encourage you to contact either myself or PCC directly so that your views can be considered as part of this ongoing work,” he added.