£115.9m transport funding boost announced for Wales

The Welsh Government has announced £115.9m of funding to support the delivery of modern, sustainable and integrated transport systems across Wales in 2026/27.

The investment, allocated through the Regional Transport Fund, will be distributed to local authorities to improve accessibility, support active travel and enhance transport infrastructure nationwide.

Focus on active travel and local networks

More than half of the funding—£58.5m—will be used to create more inclusive streets, making it easier for people to walk, wheel and cycle.

Additional allocations include:

• £24.1m for highway improvements to maintain and upgrade local roads

• £20.9m to improve access to public transport

• £7m for road safety measures

• £3.9m to enhance electric vehicle charging infrastructure

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Key projects across Wales

A range of schemes across the country are set to benefit from the funding, including:

• A £1.1m active travel scheme in Penrhyn Bay, Conwy

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• £2.4m to complete pedestrianisation works on Brecon High Street

• The opening of the Haverfordwest multi-modal interchange in southwest Wales

• £4m of upgrades to Caerphilly interchange to improve connectivity

• Progress on transport priorities linked to the M4 corridor in southeast Wales

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Supporting everyday journeys

Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates said the funding is aimed at improving daily travel while supporting long-term sustainability goals.

“Delivering better transport and connecting communities for all is at the heart of this £115 million investment,” he said.

“We want to make it easier for people to travel to work, school, healthcare and to see friends and family, while also building a more modern, sustainable and integrated transport system across Wales for future generations.”

He added that collaboration between local authorities, Transport for Wales and regional partners would help ensure the funding delivers maximum benefit.

Building a more sustainable network

The funding forms part of a wider effort to encourage modal shift toward active and public transport, while improving the resilience and safety of Wales’ transport network.

Projects supported by the fund are expected to deliver safer routes, better connectivity and more reliable multimodal journeys, helping communities across Wales access key services and opportunities more easily.