Millions set for Swansea transport schemes
Plans for a multi-million pound transport funding package along the river Tawe will aim to help create new transport routes and improve road safety
Plans for a multi-million pound transport funding package along the river Tawe will aim to help create new transport routes, improve road safety and improve public transport links.
It's also hoped the scheme will boost infrastructure for electric vehicles and develop flood prevention schemes on roads that regularly suffer from isolated flooding.
The council says £6.7million will be invested in Swansea in 2026/27 with further funding secured for the following two years.
One of the main schemes to recieve investment will be the development of a new Tawe Riverside Path:
The path will feature a purpose-built walking and cycling route along a mile long section of the riverside between the city centre and the Swansea.com Stadium.
Further funding for walking and cycling routes will include the widening of the existing route between Dunvant and Gowerton.
A new walking and cycling route between Loughor and Gowerton is also planned.
More EV charging points are also set to be installed across parts of the city
Persistent flooding problems at two spots in Swansea will also receive funding to implement flood alleviation schemes at Killay Square and Llandewi Corner/Scurlage on Gower.
Funding has also been secured to implement an average speed camera route along the A484 between Cadle and Loughor Bridge. The route has seen a number of fatal traffic accidents in recent years.
Stuart Davies, Head of Service for Transport and Highways at Swansea Council, said: "The funding will enable the council to design and create and wide range of transport related projects that will benefit motorists, public transport users as well as pedestrians and cyclists.
"The creation of a new public walking and cycling route from the city centre and along the Tawe river corridor will provide a huge benefit for those wanting to enjoy what is on offer, not only in the city centre, but further inland towards major attractions including the Swansea.com stadium.
"Our plans to make public transport even easier to travel on are also a benefit for bus users."
A Safe Routes in Communities scheme will be developed for West Cross/Mayals and will aim to make walking and cycling routes safer, including children travelling to a number of local schools in the community.