Welsh Government to go ahead with A494 River Dee Bridge replacement after objections withdrawn
The Welsh Government has ruled out a public inquiry into the replacement of the A494 River Dee Bridge at Queensferry, clearing the way for construction to begin as early as winter 2026/27. Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, confirmed the decision after the statutory consultation on the draft Orders produced five formal […]
Welsh Government announces £20m for Cardiff transport improvements
A major funding agreement has been announced by the Welsh Government for the first 12 months of the five‑year Regional Transport Plan, supporting the long‑term development of local transport infrastructure across the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR). The funding forms part of a £48.5m package for south‑east Wales through the Welsh Government’s Regional Transport Fund, according […]
New Tram-trains will revolutionise transport in South Wales, says Government
New tram-trains that will revolutionise transport in South Wales are now in their final phase of testing before being introduced into service on some of the Core Valleys Lines this spring. The Class 398 Tram-Trains, which are part of the Welsh Government’s £800 million investment into brand-new trains across Wales and the Borders, have the […]
More than 50,000 potholes fixed and prevented across south-east Wales
More than 50,000 potholes on over 100 miles of road have been fixed or prevented across south-east Wales on the Strategic Road Network and local roads since April last year. The Welsh Government’s local government borrowing initiative has enabled local councils to fix or prevent around 171,000 potholes across 324 miles of local roads in […]
Bus Users UK welcomes additional Welsh Budget funding
The Welsh Government has included an additional £6 million in revenue support and £10 million in capital funding for buses in its final published Budget for 2026/27, following concerns raised by Bus Users UK and a number of leading passenger and transport bodies. In its draft Budget published at the end of 2025, Welsh Government […]
Welsh bus services to be brought back into public control
A Bill to reform bus services in Wales has been passed by the Senedd, putting Wales at the forefront of improving bus services in the UK. The Bus Services (Wales) Bill will transform the way local bus services are planned and delivered across Wales putting passengers first and giving the public sector a bigger say in how […]
Welsh Government report backs new road for North Wales village whose £14m bypass was scrapped
A Welsh Government study has recommended a relief road for a clogged village which had its bypass plan scrapped four years ago. North Wales Live says that For years Llanbedr in Gwynedd has suffered from traffic chaos during busy periods. A £14m bypass was given the go-ahead in March 2020. But it was then scrapped in November 2021 following […]
£100m Llandeilo and Ffairfach bypass plan revived
The Welsh Government has revived its plans for the A483 Llandeilo and Ffairfach bypass, launching early market engagement for a £100m road scheme to cut congestion and improve safety in Carmarthenshire, says Construction Enquirer. The project, confirmed in the National Transport Delivery Plan, will see a new route built to divert traffic away from the […]
Record number of young Welsh people sign-up for cheaper bus fares
A record number of young people are taking full advantage of the new £1 bus fare scheme by signing up for a free mytravelpass. The Welsh Government initiative, which is currently open for 16-21year olds, has seen a record number of young people apply for a MyTravel pass with Transport for Wales receiving more than […]
Menai Suspension Bridge temporarily closed
Despite the Welsh Government’s best efforts to keep the Menai Suspension Bridge open for cars and motorcyclists’, feedback from UK Highways A55 around the challenges with enforcement have led to the temporarily closure of the bridge from 14:00 on Saturday 4 October. The Welsh Government only announced on Friday that the bridge was temporarily only […]