A MAIN road that runs through a popular seaside town will be shut for six days this week.
The road closure in the picturesque Welsh town of Fishguard — ranked as one of the best UK seaside towns to move to in 2025 — may cause disruptions for locals and visitors.
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Fishguard High Street will be closed in both directions due to road resurfacing work until Friday, 16 May.
Some of the initial work involved laying new infrastructure for new flats being built next to one of the main shops in the town.
However, some businesses along the road have stayed open, and pedestrian access is still available.
Temporary traffic lights are operating 24/7, authorities have said. The one-way system has been temporarily converted into a two-way system while roadworks continue.
Traffic coming from the A487 in Lower Town will be redirected along West Street and can then continue via Ropewalk and Penbanc, or take the A40 bypass to reach the top of Fishguard High Street.
The Pembrokeshire town is known for its scenic coastal trails, colorful buildings by the harbor, and rich history.
Fishguard has two harbours, the oldest being Lower Town Harbour, which played an important role in the Irish ferry trade.
There are many attractions to explore, such as the rugged Strumble Head, which marks the southern boundary of Cardigan Bay.
The viewpoint is renowned for being a prime location to see seals, dolphins, seabirds, and porpoises.
The restaurant scene in Fishguard is thriving, with around 25 restaurants for every 1,000 residents, so you’ll never have trouble finding a place to eat.
A study conducted by MyBaggage with Daily Mail on the best towns to live in comparing house prices, salary, sunlight hours and rainfall, ranked Fishguard number six.
The study revealed that Fishguard enjoys 1,663.62 hours of sunshine annually, contributing to its popularity as a tourist destination.
The town has a long history and is famous for the Last Invasion of Britain in 1797, an event commemorated by the Fishguard Tapestry.
Fishguard was the last place in Britain to be invaded by France, but a regiment of local Welsh women thwarted the invasion thanks to their traditional clothing.
“The women stood on these clifftops in their scarlet bodices and tall black hats, which the French mistook for British Army uniform. Within 48 hours of landing, the French surrendered,” a tour guide told The Sun.
Construction of Fishguard Harbour started in 1894 and was finished in 1906 to serve the Irish ferry trade.
Fishguard is expected to host 30 cruise ship arrivals in 2025, with each ship bringing between 100 and 2,500 passengers.
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