The authority says most landowners have either agreed to sell or are close to reaching terms, but some compulsory purchase orders have been pursued to keep the project moving. A Herefordshire Council spokesperson said: "The Hereford bypass remains on track, and we continue to make good progress in securing the land needed for the scheme. "Most landowners have either agreed terms for the sale of their land or are close to reaching an agreement. Ms Martin claims that the Transport Alliance group has "known for years" that a bypass will not fix the city's traffic problem. A spokesperson for Herefordshire Council said: "Herefordshire Council has followed, and will continue to follow, all statutory processes in developing the Hereford Bypass project.