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23 December 2010

More salt on the way as Assembly Government works to keep trunk roads open this Christmas

Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones has updated Assembly Members on the salt situation and the round the clock efforts to keep Wales’ trunk roads open.

Assembly Government continuing to monitor salt supplies

Despite conditions easing in some parts of the country, Ministers are warning the public to continue to take care.

21 December 2010

Welsh Assembly Government warns public to take care

The Welsh Assembly Government is responsible for maintaining the motorway and trunk road network in Wales, while local authorities have responsibility for maintaining local roads.

20 December 2010

Ministers act to keep Wales moving

Ministers across the Welsh Assembly Government are working with all agencies and local authorities to co-ordinate efforts to minimise disruption to travel on the main networks.

20 December 2010

Arctic Weather – Minister Praises Services

Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones has praised the work of the police, emergency and traffic services as the current wintry spell continues.

14 December 2010

Abercynon Park & Ride scheme completed ahead of schedule

The £3million transport programme funded by Welsh Assembly Government and the European Regional Development Fund has been delivered by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.

Tags: Transport | 14 December 2010 | South East Wales

14 December 2010

Works begins on Neath Port Talbot road link

Access to Port Talbot Docks and Deep Water Harbour will be improved, creating opportunities for transfer of freight from road to sea, increased shipping activity and waterfront development.

Tags: Transport | 14 December 2010 | Economy | South East Wales | South West Wales

03 December 2010

New four year contract for North – South Air link

The Welsh Assembly Government today announced that Manx2.com, along with its partner carrier FLM Aviation, will provide the North-South air link for the next four years.

Tags: Transport | 03 December 2010 | North Wales | South East Wales

02 December 2010

Deputy First Minister urges drivers to play their part in keeping Wales’ roads safe this Christmas

Over the next four weeks thousands of motorists face being stopped as teams from the four forces conduct road checks at various locations across the country.

26 November 2010

Competition winner wants to convert others to the Travel Code

Earlier this year the Deputy First Minister launched the Welsh Assembly Government’s Travel Behaviour Code, which sets out the standards expected of children when travelling to and from school.

25 November 2010

Preparing to keep Wales moving

There is currently 130,000 tonnes of salt stored for the roads, with a further 38,000 ordered and due to be delivered shortly.

25 November 2010

Multi million pound investment for iconic bridge

The grade II listed bridge, which spans the River Dwyryd between Penrhyndeudraeth and Llandecwyn in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, supports over a million vehicles a year.

Tags: Transport | 25 November 2010 | North Wales

04 November 2010

Better transport despite the cuts, pledges Minister

The plans support the goal set by the One Wales agreement of curbing carbon emissions by 3% a year.

19 October 2010

Ministers celebrate milestone birthdays for Safe Routes and National Cycle Network

Our Safe Routes to School initiative was launched in 1999 and over £27m has been provided for schemes in Wales.

14 October 2010

Free rail travel to continue on scenic Heart of Wales line

A total of 97,181 free rail journeys were made in Wales in 2009/10 – nearly 23,000 of them on the Heart of Wales line.

13 October 2010

Newtown bypass plans announced

In addition to the bypass - and to tackle further traffic congestion in the town - a package of improvements to local transport will be undertaken.

Tags: Transport | 13 October 2010 | Mid Wales

06 October 2010

Smart Card launched in Cardiff

A new travel card is launched today which is set to transform public transport in Wales’ capital.

Tags: Transport | 06 October 2010 | South East Wales

20 September 2010

Ryder Cup to have lasting transport legacy

The Welsh Assembly Government has invested over £9.5m to improve the local road infrastructure around Newport and improve access to the event.

Tags: Transport | 20 September 2010 | Ryder Cup 2010 | South East Wales

13 September 2010

Newport's new station a gateway to Wales

Twice the size of the old station, the new station building is poised to cater to future passenger growth and an expected influx of 2,000 more passengers per day during the Ryder Cup.

Tags: Transport | 13 September 2010 | Economy | Ryder Cup 2010 | South East Wales

07 September 2010

First Minister to open Church Village bypass

Construction started in January 2009 and the building work has employed approximately 4,000 people and is estimated to have brought in £27m for the local economy.

Tags: Transport | 07 September 2010 | South East Wales

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