Road realignment to prepare for the replacement of the ageing Swing Bridge is approaching “major traffic milestones” — but traffic flow is unchanged for now.

A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said the construction of a mini-roundabout at Waller’s Point Road had begun this month.

A second temporary mini-roundabout will be established at Gate No 1 in the coming months, with other works involving the temporary rerouting of traffic through the bus lane, the relocation of the bus stop and the closure of portions of St David’s Road.

Both the mini-roundabouts and the bus terminal are expected to be fully operational before the end of September, establishing the temporary road network to support traffic during the bridge construction.

The spokesman said: “The road realignment project has been carefully phased to minimise disruption while maintaining safe and reliable access for the travelling public throughout construction.

“As we move into the next stages of the project, motorists will begin to see additional infrastructure taking shape ahead of future traffic changes.

“Importantly, many of these elements will be constructed before they become operational, allowing the ministry to complete the work safely before introducing new traffic arrangements. We recognise that these changes will require residents, commuters and businesses to adjust familiar travel routes.

“Our commitment is to communicate each change well in advance, providing clear information, maps, videos and practical guidance before new traffic arrangements are introduced.”

The spokesman said that once the new traffic arrangements come into effect, all public traffic travelling to and from St David’s will enter and exit via Kindley Field Park.

He said: “At that time, the section of St David's Road extending from the western end of the Marginal Wharf gate to the Gate No 1 staging area will become a dedicated construction haul route for project vehicles transporting materials between Marginal Wharf and the bridge construction site.

“Public access along this section of roadway will no longer be permitted, with the exception of access to the Stokes Point Bridge Marina.

“These changes are designed to safely separate construction traffic from public traffic while maintaining access to St David's throughout the bridge construction programme.”