A brand new riverside walkway for pedestrians and cyclists is set to be developed as part of multi million transport investment in Swansea.
The Tawe riverside plans are part of a multi-million pound transport funding package which will help create new transport routes, improve road safety, improve public transport links as well as boost infrastructure for electric vehicles and develop flood prevention schemes on roads that regularly suffer from isolated flooding.
£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 benefit from the investment will be the development of a brand new Tawe Riverside Path and 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 rapid EV charging points are also set to be installed across parts of the city, increasing the overall EV charging infrastructure.
Persistent flooding problems at two key hotspots 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.
A Safe Routes in Communities scheme will be developed for West Cross/Mayals and will seek to make walking and cycling routes safer, including children travelling to a number of local schools in the community.
Public transport is also receiving a boost with investment in route infrastructure, including improved bus stops and route enhancements.
Road safety education will also continue, helping children to be safe roads through the Kerbcraft programme. Cycle safety training and Bike Safe courses for motorcyclists will also be included in the settlement.
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.”
