Ken Skates MS, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
In October 2025, I announced that the Welsh Government had approved the Corporate Joint Committees (CJCs) Regional Transport Plans. These Plans set the strategic direction for transport investment across Wales and provide the framework through which regions will deliver Llwybr Newydd - the Wales Transport Strategy. I am now happy to announce that the Welsh Government has approved the 2026-27 programme of work for each region.
The Welsh Government has modernised its transport grants by merging several funding streams into a single Regional Transport Fund, streamlining processes for local authorities and enabling coordinated regional investment decisions. By drawing on regional knowledge and leadership, the Fund supports more strategic, long‑term decision‑making while reducing administrative burdens for Local Authorities.
Regional Transport Programme Funding Awards
Through the 2026–27 Regional Transport Fund and non-rail Burns allocations the CJCs are delivering the goals of Llwybr Newydd - the Wales Transport Strategy, consistent with the sustainable transport hierarchy. Over half of the CJCs work programmes (£58.5 million, representing over 50% of total funding) are directed towards walking, wheeling and cycling. Public transport receives £20.9 million (18%), while highways schemes account for £24.1 million (over 20%). Funding for road safety (£7.0 million, over 6%) and electric vehicle charging infrastructure (£3.9 million, over 3%) remains focused on targeted improvements, with programme management representing 1.3% of the total. Overall, the £115.9 million investment reflects a clear shift towards healthier, low‑carbon travel modes as part of the delivery of the transport strategy.
In North Wales we are investing £28.8 million in 2026-27, with a strong emphasis on supporting walking, wheeling and cycling, through schemes such as the Penrhyn Bay scheme in Conwy.
In Mid Wales we are investing £13.1 million in 2026-27, including £2.4 million to complete the Brecon High Street pedestrianisation scheme, enhancing placemaking and safe walking, wheeling and cycling access.
In South-west Wales we are investing £24.7 million in 2026-27, with supporting the opening of the Haverfordwest multi‑modal interchange as a key deliverable.
In South-east Wales we are investing £49.3 million in 2026-27, including the Caerphilly interchange improvement to support better multimodal connections. In addition to the Regional Transport Fund, this includes continued funding for the non‑rail Burns programme, enabling progression of priorities identified through the South-east Wales Transport Commission in support of a more resilient and sustainable transport system around the M4 corridor. This funding aligns directly with regional ambitions for South-east Wales and complements planned investments under the new Regional Transport Fund. This approach helps ensure joined‑up delivery and a coherent package of measures across the region.
The 2026-27 regional work programmes demonstrate our commitment to a one team approach and is the fruition of the trust we have placed in our partners: the CJCs, Local Authorities, Transport for Wales, and wider stakeholders to deliver a modern, sustainable and integrated transport system across Wales.
A full list of funded schemes can be located on our Regional transport grants awarded 2026 to 2027 webpage.