£60 million to improve connectivity in Pembrokeshire

A new road scheme will improve connectivity and journey times in South West Wales, thanks to the A40 Llanddewi Velfre to Redstone Cross opening.

A £60 million joint investment by the Welsh government and the EU has meant that connectivity in Pembrokeshire has been boosted, through the delivery of a new 6km upgrade to the old road, a new carriageway, new roundabouts, two new bridges, 22 culverts, and a new active travel route with environmental landscaping.

This improves accessibility along the east-west transport corridor, alongside contributing to South Wales’ employment, community, and tourism. It has created significant opportunities for the national and local economy, including employing 97 per cent of workers from across Wales, working with more than 100 Welsh businesses as part of the supply chain, and employing more than 50 unemployed people and apprentices from the area.

The scheme has also had environmental benefits, such as safeguarding protected species such as badgers and bats, as well as planting 150,000 new trees and 300,000 new plants.

The first minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan said: “Fixing our roads is a key priority for us. We’ve spent £1 billion fixing and improving our roads since 2021, including more than £250 million in the past year.

“The completion of the A40 Llanddewi Belfry to Redstone Cross Improvement scheme is excellent news for Southwest Wales providing a more resilient accessible transport link for tourism and key strategic ports in Pembrokeshire.

“The scheme also helps connect local communities to key transport hubs, as well as promoting healthy lifestyles with the introduction of a new route for people wishing to cycle, walk or ride horses.”