Written question WQ97537
- Asked by
- Darren MillarConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 7 days
Question
What action is the Welsh Government taking to reduce congestion and its impact on the freight and logistics industry?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
The Welsh Road network is a critical part of Wales’ socio-economic infrastructure and is integral for freight. The £20bn strategic road network is the Welsh Governments’ most valuable infrastructure asset. Continued investment in the road network is a key part of achieving an accessible, sustainable efficient and resilient transport system. We are investing in enhancing our road network, improving access for people and freight. In the right circumstances, this can also reduce congestion and help address the negative impacts from idling vehicles. The opening of the A40 Llanddewi Bypass, linking to the ports in west Wales, and the completion of the hugely impressive A465, demonstrates that the Welsh Government continues to invest in roads.