Summary:

The A461 is a key corridor that spans Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall Boroughs. It is temporarily broken by a section of the A41. Together, these two roads form the Black Country Corridor. The Black Country Corridor is a key route for residents across the Black Country due to its connectivity to various large centres, such as Brierley Hill, Dudley, Wednesbury and Walsall. The improvements along this corridor aim to relieve congestion, provide better infrastructure for walking and cycling, and improve road safety and journey times for public transport.

Benefits:

Reduce congestion

Improve journey time reliability

Improve road safety

Improve walking and cycling provision along the corridor, particularly providing improved connectivity to stops along the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill metro extension.

Cost:

£50m

Delivery Timescale:

Development: 2022-2024 Delivery: 2024-2028

Authorities Involved:

Walsall MBC, Sandwell MBC, Dudley MBC