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'Crack on' with building M4 relief road, says Welsh Tory leader

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Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar, speaking at the Conservative Party annual conference in Birmingham. He is photographed from the shoulders up, standing in front of two microphones. He is wearing a navy blue suit jacket, white shirt and brown and navy blue tie.

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Welsh Conservative leader urges government to build M4 relief road and Menai crossing

Overview

Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar has called on the Welsh government to proceed with building an M4 relief road around Newport and a third crossing over the Menai Strait. Speaking at the Conservative party conference, Millar stated that further delays would harm the economy, while the Welsh government has previously ruled out the M4 relief road in favour of public transport alternatives and traffic flow improvements.

Key points

  • Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar urged the Welsh government to 'crack on' with an M4 relief road and a third Menai crossing.
  • Millar stated that the time for talking is over and further delays will cost the economy and increase construction costs.
  • The Welsh government previously axed plans for the M4 relief road in 2019 under former First Minister Mark Drakeford.
  • A Welsh government deputy transport minister is expected to give a statement to the Senedd regarding plans for the M4 and Menai Strait.
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