Transport Strategy
Narberth Active Travel Improvements
November 2024 update:
The consultation period has now ended. The results of the on-line survey are currently being analysed along with the feedback obtained at the public consultation day which took place on the 26th September 2024. This webpage will be updated in due course confirming if the proposals will be taken forward.
Public consultation on the proposed Narberth Active Travel Improvements.
Pembrokeshire County Councils Transport Strategy Team invite you to take part in this on-line survey which aims to gather feedback from members of the public and commuters on the following:
- Improvements to the current Active Travel Network within the town. Active travel is a way of getting around that involves physical activity, such as walking, cycling and wheeling.
- Creating a 412 metre long Share use Path (SUP) along Kiln Park Road. A shared Use Path is a route which is designed to accommodate the movement of pedestrians and cyclists.
- Implementing a diversion for through heavy goods vehicles to bypass the town centre, so that local deliveries can be maintained and congestion will ease.
- Formation of a 6.5mile (10km) long Multi-User Route (MUR) from Narberth to Haverfordwest. A Multi-User Route is a path or trail that is designed for multiple types of users such as pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.
- Obtaining feedback on the works that have been carried out to Jesse Road to provide improved pedestrian/cyclist accessibility to and from the primary school.
Why are we proposing these changes?
The proposed route would help to complete the link between Narberth and Haverfordwest (which currently terminates at Blackpool Mill) along a route with moderate gradients to the south of the A40. It currently links into the centre of Narberth via an existing bridleway and will connect into the centre of Haverfordwest with direct linkage to National Cycle Network Route 4 (Celtic Trail). Additionally, recent work by South West Trunk Road Agency (SWTRA) along the A40 has created the provision of a Shared Use Path linking Llanddewi Velfry with Redstone Cross.
The aim of the proposals is to:
- Provide a high quality direct access between Narberth and Haverfordwest
- Improve safety of the active travel network
- Encourage socially inclusive active travel for all types of journeys including tourism, leisure, school and work.
- Create a safer environment for cyclists and pedestrians
- Reduce congestion of the town centre
Public consultation
We will be seeking your feedback on the proposals.
The Public consultation will commence with a workshop/drop-in session on 26th of September, between 10:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 16:00 and 18:30 – 20:00 at Bloomfield House Community Centre.
The sessions will have representatives from Pembrokeshire County Council, to answer any questions that may arise. Following this one-day event, for those who are unable to attend in person, an online public survey will be made available and can be accessed, via: Have your say
The online survey will remain available for 6 weeks concluding on 7th November 2024.
Whilst the County Council encourages consultation responses to be made via our on-line consultation system, paper hardcopies of the designs and survey, along with a comments box, will be located in County Hall. The printed version and paper surveys will remain in place until 7th November 2024, where they will be collected. Posted copies are available upon request by contacting the team on the below email address.
Following on from the consultation period, final preferred option(s) will be identified. This preferred option will not be finalised until we have the feedback from the local community.
Should you have any questions regarding the proposed public consultation, please do get in touch via the email address below.
The proposed plans are available to view on our website and County Hall.
Narberth active travel improvements - Jesse Rd
Naberth to Haverfordwest multi use routes
Kiln Park Road Shared Use Path & HGV routing
Please contact the team at majorschemes@pembrokeshire.gov.uk or telephone 01437 764551 if you have any questions.
Please feel free to complete the whole of the survey for just the sections that are relevant to you.
This online survey will close on 7th November 2024 at midnight. Thank you for your time in completing this survey.