A HOUSE of Lords member voiced her support for a full Hereford bypass during a visit to the city recently.

Baroness Randerson, Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson for Transport, visited the Hereford Business Hub at Rotherwas, the route of the Southern Link Road and walked the route of the City Link Road.

“I have experienced the Hereford traffic jam on many occasions," said Baroness Randerson.

"I realise how important it is for the future development of Hereford and the county that a full bypass is built as swiftly as possible.

“As Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary of State for Transport I will add my voice to demands for the government to provide funding for this important transport link.”

The Southern Link Road is due for construction in 2019 and the City Link Road is due for completion in autumn of this year.

Both projects will enable housing and business land to be opened up for development.

Councillor Philip Price, Herefordshire Council Cabinet member for infrastructure, added: “It was an honour to meet the Baroness and to accompany her to visit some of the exciting business and regeneration projects underway in the city.

“We continue to work hard to put Hereford ‘on the map’ and this visit will help to raise the city’s profile.”