Consultation launched over £27m highways project

The £27.1 million project – which includes the removal of the A34 flyover, the retention of the A34 underpass and the replacement of the A34/A4040 roundabout with a four-arm signal junction – was approved by Birmingham City Council cabinet in February this year.

There would be new cycling routes, improved footpaths, removal of subways and landscape improvements.

The scheme will now go out to consultation from June 3 to July 19, when people are invited to have their say on the proposed new road layout and other measures.

It comes as officials look to limit congestion between the Commonwealth Games' athletes village at the former Birmingham City University campus and the Alexander Stadium which will host athletics events.

Councillor Waseem Zaffar, transport boss at the council said: “With 5,000 new homes set to be built in Perry Barr over the coming years, we need future-proof transport infrastructure to meet the demands of an increased population, with an emphasis on moving people rather than vehicles, reducing congestion which in turn will lead to cleaner air.

“As well as removing the flyover, this scheme will also deliver improvements for cyclists and pedestrians and will also be complemented by a package of related public transport improvements, such as enhancements to bus and rail provision, opening up the heart of Perry Barr and creating a cleaner, more sustainable environment for all.

“These changes, which were agreed by cabinet recently, are based on detailed research and modelling and will leave Perry Barr with a better transport network for the years ahead, making the area a place where people will want to visit, shop, work or live."

Visit birminghambeheard.org.uk to comment on the plans from June 3.