Scheme to clear Coventry bottleneck
A scheme to unblock an historic bottleneck in Coventry has moved forward with the release of the latest plans, but it will still be two years before work begins.
Highways England is working on improvements to the junctions along the A46, which includes the Binley and Walsgrave junctions.
The first phase of work will take place at Binley junction – also known as the TGI Island – with the A46 dual carriageway becoming a flyover that will separate local traffic from using the A46.
Highways England project manager Steve Wrenn said: “We carefully considered all feedback. This process has been detailed and time consuming, but this has been necessary to ensure we develop the best design possible to take forward as our preferred route.”
Construction will begin in spring 2020 and is expected to be completed by spring 2022. The project is part of the government’s £15.2bn road investment strategy.
