Constructing this major infrastructure project has been a long-standing commitment for me ever since I became a Member of Parliament. Not only will the road unlock large amounts of economic growth for the county, but it will also reduce congestion throughout Shrewsbury’s town centre.
£54 million was awarded by the Department for Transport in March 2019. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 Pandemic massively delayed this project, and construction costs inflated. In 2023, two significant positives happened: firstly, the project received planning approval, and secondly, the Department of Transport announced it would provide the total funding due to the second leg of HS2 being cancelled.
Shropshire Council has released a £110M tender to find a contractor to construct the road. The contract will begin on 10 January 2025 and the council expects it to finish on 24 September 2027. Those wishing to submit a bid for the contract have until 12pm on 15 April 2024 to do so.