Residents invited to have their say on transport scheme
Sandwell Council is inviting residents
and businesses to take part in a Black Country consultation regarding proposed transport schemes. Black Country Transport (BCT) has secured funding for the schemes, which aim to maximise travel options on the A461 corridor, and other local roads nearby linking to the upcoming Wednesbury to Brierley Hill metro extension.
Improvements will provide more options for everyone who travels in the area, regardless of how they travel, with the proposals expected to compliment the planned Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension. Being delivered in connection with West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), the project crosses over areas of Dudley and Sandwell boroughs and is being funded by the Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS).
Work could include carriageway resurfacing, improved drainage, cycle lanes, footway resurfacing, junction and crossing improvements, bus priority measures, links to public transport stations, more greenery and improved spaces. It is hoped the proposed schemes will also have a positive impact on safety and the environment. People can find out more and take part in the survey online where they can also post questions and sign up for the latest updates.
Councillor Keith Allcock, cabinet member for highways and environment, said: “The proposed improvements tie into projects taking place across the wider Black Country transport network and will link into the planned Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension. “We are looking to maximise the benefits to residents and businesses in the area and want to hear from anyone who is directly and indirectly impacted by the scheme, including residents and businesses.
“We will also be holding several events throughout the project areas where people can discuss proposals in more detail and share any thoughts or feedback.” Residents and businesses who live in the immediate area of the scheme will receive a letter, further detailing the proposed scheme. The consultation period will run from 14 August to 13 September.