Newport: Major transport improvements for city unveiled

The Old Green roundabout in Newport city centre currently has limited access for pedestrians and cyclists and no bus lanes

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The Old Green roundabout would be replaced by a new interchange with "priority access lanes for buses and simplified active travel routes which are convenient and attractive for all users."

That would help make people "less dependent on cars while delivering real, sustainable change for our city," said councillor Jane Mudd, leader of Newport City Council.

Cyclists would also get better access to the city centre via dedicated lanes on Queensway.

The new interchange would have cycle and walking paths, as well as priority lanes for buses

A Welsh government-commissioned report by Lord Burns recommended spending £800m on public transport to cut congestion on the M4 at Newport.

Deputy minister for climate change Lee Waters said he was pleased to the see the plans becoming "a reality".

"Developing active travel routes alongside bus and rail services is central to our plans to make sustainable transport a viable alternative to using the car," he added.

A dedicated cycle lane would be added to Queensway in Newport city centre

Rail and bus users would get a new interchange at Newport rail station, linking rail and bus services.

The Welsh government and local authorities in Newport, Monmouthshire and Cardiff are trying to develop a sustainable travel network across south-east Wales.