But, alongside our major road projects, I also remain utterly committed to tackling congestion on the network and to encouraging modal shift, specifically through the introduction of greater means of applying active transport solutions, and through metros in the north and in the south, which will attract enormous investment in the coming years. I've also allocated £24 million to tackling pinch points and specifically to improve journey times between the north and the south of Wales. In addition to this, another £15 million has been allocated through our local transport network fund, aimed at increasing safety, resilience and movement along local road networks.

Now, returning to the national transport finance plan, I've been clear from the outset on my vision for an integrated transport system across Wales, to bring communities closer, to link people with jobs, leisure and tourism opportunities, and to further develop the national economy. In terms of finance, the publication of four-year capital budgets has allowed for better planning of long-term projects, and programme and project management of road schemes are delivered in accordance—