Funding to tackle congestion on A38 and create jobs
The government has announced £43 million of funding for improvements to the A38 Bromsgrove, which should reduce journey times and boost connectivity for residents in the West Midlands.
The scheme will deliver major upgrades on a 4 mile stretch of the A38 between M42 Junction 1 to the north and the junction of A38 with B4094 Worcester Road in the south.
The improvements will focus on improvements at key junctions to prevent bottleneck and improve traffic flow to reduce journey times, as well as create new opportunities for cycling and walking.
It is also hoped the upgrades will support over 1,100 new local jobs and 5,500 new homes, generating over £93 million in economic benefits for Worcestershire and the West Midlands.
Roads minister Richard Holden said: "Thanks to our £43 million investment, these crucial upgrades will help reduce severe traffic congestion and poor connectivity for residents in Bromsgrove and Worcestershire, while making it easier to cycle and walk in Worcestershire.
"With work set to begin in the coming weeks, these improvements will bolster the local economy through new jobs and homes, while making journeys quicker and smoother for people to get around the area."
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