Why we are Demolishing the FlyoverĬontrary to popular opinion, we have not set out to demolish the flyover as a scheme in its own right.

improved connectivity for pedestrians and less able users, as well asĪll these improvements will help to drive the shift in travel behaviour that we both need to see to support continued economic growth in the region.

In addition to delivering the Athletes Village, the highway element aims to provide an improved public realm and improved facilities for sustainable transport by including: The need for this development means that we do not have an option to leave the highway layout in its current state. The development of the Athletes Village and its housing legacy of 1,400 homes requires that the southernmost section of Aldridge Road is closed to general traffic to create a cohesive community within the Village development. In light of your published views, I would be happy to arrange a further briefing to allow officers to explain the reasoning that underpins the Highway Scheme. I was grateful to receive letters of support from both WMCA and TfWM for the regeneration of Perry Barr so I was surprised to hear that you have adopted such a negative view of a key element of these proposals. The consultation into the A34 Perry Barr Highway Improvement Scheme is ongoing and I would urge as many people as possible to have their say īelow is a letter to West Midlands Mayor Andy Street in response to concerns he raised about the proposals.

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