The First Minister has made a decision on the proposed section of motorway south of Newport. This project is not going ahead.
Overview
Background
In 2016 we published drawings, reports and environmental assessments for the proposed project, which includes a new section of motorway south of Newport.
A year long Public Inquiry was then held to allow everyone to have their say, completing in Spring 2018.
Outcome
The First Minister has decided not to proceed and has declined to make the draft Schemes and Orders which would have been needed for the M4 project to go ahead.
You can view the following:
- First Minister’s written statement
- First Minister’s decision letter
- Public Local Inquiry independent Inspector’s report
- Environmental statement notice
Next steps
The South East Wales Transport Commission was set up following the announcement not to go ahead with the project.