A545 Improvements
The A454 is crucial for local communities and businesses. Improvements are needed as congestion is an issue, particularly during peak times. Also, the current road does not allow for different modes of transports.
This junction will improve journey reliability across all modes, pedestrian and cycling provisions. It will also create efficient travel between
- Wolverhampton City Centre
- the east of Wolverhampton
- Walsall
There will be a vast improvement to infrastructure for:
- vehicles
- buses
- pedestrians
- cyclists
These improvements align with strategic policies in the
- Black Country Core Strategy
- Strategic Economic Plan
Designs
We considered and assessed fourteen designs. using the Department for Transport approved methodology. These were then the subject of public consultation.
We selected two of the fourteen options for further consideration. The Cabinet reviewed Options 1 & 5. They chose Option 5 for further development as it gave the best long-term benefits. Public consultation supported this opinion.