Pembrokeshire Council’s new Public Transport Interchange in Haverfordwest is anticipated to open in early 2026.

The temporary car park at Riverside, Haverfordwest, will now close from Monday, September 16 as work begins on the construction of the new Public Transport Interchange.

Pembrokeshire County Council has asked for members of the public to please ensure all vehicles are removed from the car park by the end of Sunday, September 15.

Shops and businesses in the Riverside area will remain open as normal.

Haverfordwest Interchange
PCC has stated that an upgraded public realm will improve the environment around the Interchange and encourage those using the Interchange to explore the town. (Pic supplied)

Nearby alternative car parking is available at Perrots Road (behind the former Wilko store, short stay), Scotchwell Road (behind Aldi), Castle Lake and County Hall (evenings and weekends).

A call for the controversial transport interchange to come under the scrutiny of full council was defeated by just one vote earlier this year, but the project as a whole will see a cheaper version built, to the tune of more than £10m.

The second stage of building Haverfordwest’s transport interchange was backed by Pembrokeshire County Council’s Cabinet back in April, with members hearing it could cost the council more to not support it.

At the May meeting, PCC’s Deputy Leader Cllr Paul Miller labelled the ‘call-in’ politically motivated, saying: “The council had a car park that wasn’t very good, and we’re building a better one.”

The project is part of the Swansea Bay and West Wales Metro and will include a modern multi-storey car park and integrated bus station with upgraded passenger facilities including public toilets and a Changing Places facility.

Haverfordwest car park
The temporary car park at Riverside, Haverfordwest, will now close from Monday, September 16 as work begins on the construction of the new Public Transport Interchange. (Pic supplied)

An upgraded public realm will improve the environment around the Interchange and encourage those using the Interchange to explore the town.

Cllr Miller said: “The temporary car park has been in operation a little longer than we would have liked but it's great to see the contractor moving in to develop the new car park and Public Transport Interchange.

“We anticipate the new facility opening in early 2026. Making Haverfordwest Town Centre easy and convenient to visit is part of our wider plans to regenerate the town and ensure Haverfordwest is a great place to live, work and visit.”