Work is under way to improve road safety and walking and cycling routes in Cradley Heath.
As part of the Rowley Regis Connected project – funded by the government-supported Towns Fund programme – the work aims to reduce the speed of traffic and improve access for pedestrians and cyclists in and around the town centre.
High Street, Corngreaves Road and Graingers Lane will all see improvements.
These improvements include a new tiger crossing on Corngreaves Road and a new zebra crossing and a 20mph speed limit on High Street. There will be a signed route for cyclists via Pennant Road, Northgate, Station Street and Chester Road along with road signs and lines.
Construction work is due to finish in November. Temporary traffic signals will be in place for everyone’s safety during the works and the council aims to keep disruption to a minimum.
Councillor Peter Hughes, Sandwell Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Infrastructure, said: “We want to make it as safe and easy as possible for people to travel to, from and around Cradley Heath, supporting residents and businesses.
“The improvements will also help boost the health and wellbeing of residents who choose to walk and cycle.”
Councillor Keith Allcock, Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways, said: “This work is to improve safety for everyone, whether they’re walking, cycling, driving or travelling by bus.
“These improvements will also have a positive impact on air quality and the environment.”
The overall aim of the Rowley Regis Connected Project is to better link transport and employment hubs in Blackheath, Cradley Heath and Oldbury.
Visit the Regenerating Sandwell website for more details about the project.
Over the past 20 years, Sandwell has halved the number of casualties on its roads, including reducing child casualties by 67 per cent.
This big reduction follows a targeted programme of engineering and education measures and supporting police enforcement action, all work which will continue to keep improving road safety.
