Work can finally start on a key scheme to ease traffic flow on a major Birmingham commuter route.
The £8.3 million improvement plan to alleviate congestion on the A452 Chester Road in Castle Bromwich has received final approval from Transport Minister Baroness Kramer.
Work is needed to tackle jams on the regionally strategic route, improve traffic flow and upgrade facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Baroness Kramer said: “This road carries heavy traffic creating poor access, environmental problems and a lack of reliable journey times for public transport, freight operations and private cars.
“These improvements will improve the network for road users; improve bus journey times and improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
“As well as relieving congestion the scheme will also help the city retain existing businesses and encouraging future investment and regeneration in the area.”
The scheme comprises:
Improvements to M6 Junction 5 roundabout – traffic signals and carriageway widening; provision of a new signalised junction at Chester Road / Berrandale Road; improvements to Chester Road / Fort Parkway roundabout – traffic signals and carriageway widening; widening of existing dual carriageway to three lanes between Chester Road / Fort Parkway and Chester Road / KIngsbury Road roundabouts; and improvements to Chester Road / Kingsbury Road and to Chester Road / Tyburn Road roundabouts.
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The scheme was one of those given funding approval in late 2011 as part of the Spending Review process. Work can now start on the construction with the project scheduled to complete in spring 2015.
The announcement means initial work can begin immediately. The Department of Transport will provide a maximum of £8.328 million towards the full scheme cost of £11.703 million.