The UK’s West Midlands will benefit from faster, smoother journeys due to a series of planned Government-funded road projects. The UK Government is funding the M54-M6 link road, which will connect millions to economic hubs, driving growth under the Plan for Change. The new route will ease congestion, cut journey times and provide greater access to jobs and opportunities.
The M54-M6 link road will deliver economic benefits across the Midlands, including in Telford, Shrewsbury, Cannock and Wolverhampton. The new road will connect the M54 with the M6 northbound in Staffordshire, providing improved connectivity. The new road will improve access to the i54 business park and the new Strategic Rail Freight Interchange at Four Ashes.
The project could reduce traffic on existing local roads by around 80%, slashing journey times. Not only will this make journeys simpler, but it will also move cars away from villages – improving safety and air quality for local communities.
Ruth Ross, Chief Executive, Shropshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “This link road project will level the playing field for Shropshire, making it just as easy to access the northbound carriageway of the M6 as it has been for the southbound route for many years. If it reduces congestion on surrounding roads and cuts down travel times, it can only be good for business and for the appeal of Shropshire as a destination.”
National Highways Chief Capital Delivery Officer, Nicola Bell, said: “Anybody wanting to access the M6 north from the M54 currently has to use local roads such as the A460, A449 and A5, passing through villages such as Featherstone, Hilton and Shareshill. This link road will help separate local and long-distance drivers, putting the right traffic on the right roads, relieving congestion, improving safety and supporting economic growth for the Midlands.”
