🚧 Major Transport Investment Announced for Carmarthenshire

Significant funding has been secured through the Welsh Government’s Regional Transport Grant Programme, with nearly £25 million allocated across south-west Wales to support transport improvements.Carmarthenshire will benefit from a range of projects aimed at enhancing safety, accessibility and sustainability.

Key Projects

• £750,000 – Road safety improvements in Llanelli (Station Road/New Dock Road), including shared-use paths and traffic calming

• £2.69 million – Investment in walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure across Llanelli, Carmarthen, Llandovery and Cross Hands

• £330,000 – Public transport improvements, including completion of the Llanelli Multimodal Interchange and development of regional transport initiatives

• £500,000 – Ultra-low emission vehicle infrastructure, including a rapid charging hub in Nantgaredig

• £2.05 million – Highways and access improvements, including town centre upgrades and bridge resilience work

• £116,000+ – Road safety education and training programmes

Why This Matters...

This investment supports: -

• Improved road safety

• Better connectivity between communities

• Increased opportunities for active travel

• Progress towards more sustainable transport solutions

Final Thoughts...

This is a welcome and important investment in the county’s infrastructure.The focus now must be on ensuring these schemes are delivered effectively and provide tangible benefits for residents and businesses across Carmarthenshire.

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