The A456 corridor will be upgraded to support a range of transport modes, thereby improving traffic flow, traffic signal operation, road safety, measures to support buses and the provision of facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. As well as an ambition to install a continuous cycle route from Halesowen to Birmingham via Bearwood in Sandwell.
Reduction in congestion leading to air quality improvements
Support for net zero carbon targets
Improved health and wellbeing of residents
Economic growth
Improve road safety
£20m
Construction completion expected by summer 2022
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council and Highways England