Pembrokeshire County Council will receive more than £2.6million as part of a commitment by the Welsh Labour Government to support safer, better connected communities.

The allocation of funding will help meet with Welsh Government’s strategy for prioritising jobs and growth, promoting economic activity through improved access to employment and encourage active and sustainable travel.

In Pembrokeshire, £343,000 has been allocated to a safe routes in the communities scheme in Lamphey; £500,000 to encourage active travel in Pembroke Dock; with a further £490,000 to adapt the A487 at Newgale.

Eluned Morgan AM said: “I am regularly talking with employers and employees in rural Wales about how we can unlock the potential of our economy. Improving our infrastructure is part of that, whether it be faster broadband or improving our road network such as the A487 at Newgale.

“I am proud that the Welsh Government continues to support projects that improve the way in which people get to and from work more safely and with the environment in mind.”

Joyce Watson AM said: “The Brexit deadlock continues to be a roadblock to anything useful getting done at Westminster.

“Thankfully the Welsh Labour government is keeping Wales moving with this latest tranche of transport investment, including nearly £12 million for Mid and West Wales.”