Red Route proposals for A34 North
A34 Red Route improvements
A multi-million pound scheme to improve the A34 will begin within the next few weeks
Construction works which will improve key sections of the A34, between Walsall and Staffordshire, will begin before the end of March 2010.
The project is being led by Walsall Council in conjunction with construction partners Jackson Civil Engineering Group Ltd, Fitzgerald Contractors Ltd and G F Tomlinson Group Ltd. The project will see the upgrading of several main junctions along and near the route island plus a comprehensive redesign of Bloxwich High Street. The aim of the scheme, costing approximately £3 million is to reduce delays and congestion, improve safety for all road users, improve bus services and provide dedicated pedestrian and cycle facilities.
The A34 is a major route into and out of Walsall which experiences significant traffic flows for a number of reasons. Primarily, the road is close to and runs parallel to the M6 with some sections being no more 2,000 metres from M6 junction 10. In addition to this the A34 also links Walsall with other local centres within Walsall and Staffordshire. Finally the A34 actually runs through the very centre of Bloxwich, a busy local centre approximately 4km north of Walsall.
The works will happen in three distinct phases. Works will begin at the A34-Leamore Lane roundabout during March 2010, lasting until around June/July 2010. Work along Bloxwich High Street will take place from June to September 2010 and the final works - to the signalised junction near the Leamore shopping precinct -will take place between September and December 2010.
Engineers are currently finalising diversions and traffic management in and around the area and measures will be put in place to minimise inconvenience to the public.
Contact us
Steven Edwards
Senior Transport Planner
Walsall Council
Civic Centre
Darwall Street
Walsall
WS1 1DG
Telephone 01922 653 614
Email edwardssteven@walsall.gov.uk
This page was last updated on 11 March 2010