The works will deliver improved pedestrian paths and cycle facilities from Bull Street, along High Street, Birmingham Road, Roebuck Lane, and linking to the Parkway Pedestrian and Cycle Route.
The work will consist of a new segregated cycleway on both sides of High Street in West Bromwich and will include new kerbing, drainage, footway and carriageway surfacing, lining and signing.There will also be new Toucan crossing facilities introduced at the existing traffic signals at Bull Street and Trinity Way. The works on Birmingham Road will also continue to Beeches Road and Europa Avenue.
Works will last approximately 26 weeks, with an anticipated completion date of February 2025, subject to weather conditions. Temporary traffic management will be in operation during the work, including lane closures and temporary traffic lights to ensure the works are carried out safely.
Councillor Keith Allcock, Sandwell Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways, said: “These improvements form part of our commitment to provide a sustainable transport network to enable Sandwell residents to use an alternative and healthy mode of travel other than the car to access jobs, education and services both within and beyond the borough’s boundaries.
While the works are carried out, I ask road users to bear with us and look for alternative routes where possible.”
This scheme is funded by the Government’s Town Fund initiative.