Fury across Newport as city fears it will be sacrificed to speed up the M4:
Newport is already one of Wales' most congested cities with serious air pollution ...
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Newport fears heavier congestion from proposed M4 junction closuresNewport has 11 air-quality management areas, more than any other Welsh city.
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- The report proposes fully closing Junction 27 at High Cross and east-facing slips at Junctions 25 and 26.
- Residents and politicians fear congestion would shift onto local roads and increase pressure on Newport.
- The Plaid administration announced an 18-month review of all options alongside a separate five-year improvement plan.
- The report estimates £14 million and three percent less M4 traffic around Newport, but says 25 percent is needed long term.
simply move congestion around and clog up A roads and other streets— Natasha Ashgar, Conservative Senedd Member for Casnewydd Islwyn, commenting on the proposed junction closures.
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