Funding to improve roads, public transport and active travel links across the county
MAJOR improvements to transport infrastructure across Carmarthenshire are set to move forward after a significant funding announcement from the Welsh Government.
Nearly £25 million has been allocated across south-west Wales through the Regional Transport Grant Programme, benefiting Carmarthenshire as well as neighbouring areas including Pembrokeshire, Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.
The funding will support projects outlined in the South West Wales Regional Transport Plan, aimed at improving public transport, enhancing walking and cycling routes, and strengthening links between communities.
In Carmarthenshire, Carmarthenshire County Council is set to deliver a wide-ranging package of schemes.
Key projects include £750,000 for road safety improvements along the B4304 Station Road and New Dock Road in Llanelli, which will see the introduction of a shared-use path and traffic calming measures.
A further £2.69 million has been earmarked for active travel, including investment in walking, wheeling and cycling schemes. This includes ongoing work in Llandovery, continued development of the Llanelli and Carmarthen masterplans, and new links between Abergwili and Carmarthen.
Public transport will also see a boost, with £250,000 allocated to complete the Llanelli Multimodal Interchange, alongside funding to develop a regional school transport initiative.
Investment in greener travel includes nearly £500,000 for an electric vehicle rapid charging hub in Nantgaredig, as well as continued trials for on-street charging solutions.
Highways and access improvements will receive over £2 million, supporting upgrades in Carmarthen and Llanelli town centres, improvements to substandard bridges, and early work on transport plans linked to developments in Nant-y-Caws.
Additional funding will also support road safety education initiatives, targeting vulnerable road users through programmes such as Biker Down Cymru and cycle training schemes.
Cllr Edward Thomas, Cabinet Member for Transport, Waste and Infrastructure Services, said the funding would deliver tangible benefits across the county.
“This investment will enable Carmarthenshire County Council to continue the delivery of significant improvements to transport links across Carmarthenshire, providing better connections between communities as well as further active travel opportunities to enable safer walking and wheeling,” he said.
The announcement follows further positive news for the region, with the much-anticipated Tywi Valley Path — stretching from Abergwili to Ffairfach — set to be fully open in time for the Easter holidays.
The South West Wales Regional Transport Plan has been developed by the Corporate Joint Committee for the region, setting out a long-term vision to make travel easier, greener and more affordable for residents.
