Catherine Fookes MP met with Welsh Government Transport Minister Ken Skates, Monmouthshire County Council Deputy leader and Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development, Cllr Paul Griffiths, and representatives from Transport for Wales to discuss progress on tackling congestion around High Beech Roundabout in Chepstow.

The group visited the site on Thursday to understand the latest developments and discuss next steps. The visit highlights how Monmouthshire MP, Welsh Government and Monmouthshire County Council are working together to push for real action on Chepstow’s traffic problems.

During the meeting, it was confirmed that Transport for Wales is currently developing a new traffic model to test a range of long-term solutions for easing congestion in the area.

The model is expected to be ready by October, with a workshop planned for the end of July to begin exploring realistic options.

Officials also acknowledged the issue extends beyond the roundabout itself and will require a regional approach.

In the meantime, several short-term improvements are being considered- including improved traffic light controls, yellow box junctions, and potential lane realignment.

Catherine Fookes MP said: “I know from my recent Monmouthshire-wide survey that congestion around High Beech Roundabouts is one of the biggest frustrations for local residents.”

“We’ve had studies and assessments over the years, but what we need now is action.”

“I’m pleased to see the Cabinet Secretary take a strong interest in this issue, and to hear that Transport for Wales will be testing short-term measures as well as longer- term options.”

“As roads devolved, Monmouthshire County Council are working hard on this and I will continue to do everything I can to support them, residents wasn't to see progress, and I’ll keep pushing for it every step of the way.”

The meeting marks a significant step in ensuring all levels of government are working together to deliver meaningful solutions to one of Monmouthshire’s biggest transport issues.