Mid Wales is set to receive almost £13.1 million in Regional Transport Funding for 2027/28 to continue delivering projects in the Mid Wales Regional Transport Plan across Ceredigion and Powys. The allocation follows a similar level of funding secured by the region in 2026/27, which Ceredigion County Council says marked an increase in investment compared with previous years, says Wales24.
The money will be used to deliver and develop projects in a number of priority areas, including:
- Road safety schemes to improve safety for all road users and reduce the risk of serious collisions;
- Highway infrastructure improvements to enhance network resilience, reliability and accessibility;
- Public transport initiatives that improve connectivity and access to key services, employment and education;
- Active travel schemes that encourage more people to walk, wheel and cycle for everyday journeys;
The Mid Wales Regional Transport Programme is delivered in partnership across the region.
Councillor Shelley Childs, Ceredigion Cabinet Member for Highways and Environmental Services, said:
“This continued higher level of support from Welsh Government shows that the Mid Wales region of Powys and Ceredigion is now receiving a fairer allocation of national transport funding. This enables us to set out a clear vision to progress and deliver our exciting array of projects and I commend the officers, design teams and contractors who continue to show that Mid Wales really can deliver on our regional transport plan projects and aspirations”.
Councillor Jackie Charlton, Cabinet Member for Greener Powys, commentd:
“This funding is about getting practical improvements delivered for residents across Powys and Ceredigion. It gives us the opportunity to turn our regional transport plan into action – improving everyday journeys, strengthening rural connections and making it easier for people to access work, education, healthcare and essential services. Our focus will now be to deliver and make sure this investment makes a real difference to communities across Mid Wales.”
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