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Welsh road infrastructure spend freeze will slow down effectiveness of nation’s logistics, says Logistics UK
Following last week’s announcement that all new road-building projects in Wales will be frozen while the Welsh Government conducts a review, Logistics UK has warned that any freeze in road spend risks putting the brakes on the country’s logistics sector and wider economy.
“The logistics industry relies on efficient road networks to keep the nation stocked with all the goods our economy needs to function,” said Chris Yarsley, Policy Manager for Wales at Logistics UK, “This includes delivering fresh food to supermarkets and raw materials for construction; the freeze on all new road-building projects is a step backwards for the country as it recovers from the impact of the pandemic.”
Yarsley underlined the importance of effective road networks to the country’s logistics industry and the role the sector plays in supporting all facets of UK plc, and said it was vital that the Welsh Government recognises this.
Logistics UK supports extra funding for public transport schemes, as outlined in the findings of the South East Wales Transport Commission: private road users should be encouraged to switch to public transport options, where possible, to reduce traffic, emissions and free up existing infrastructure for other road users.
“However, this should not come at the expense of new road infrastructure,” Yarsley said, “We are urging the Welsh Government to reverse its decision to freeze road building spending, to ensure that Welsh businesses and industry can continue to trade effectively and keep consumers supplied with the goods and services they need.”
*www.logistics.org.uk/campaigns/better-infrastructure
Published On: 01/07/2021 16:00:40
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