M4 Improvements proposed

M4 Improvements proposed

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation document today on its plan to improve the M4 corridor around Newport.

Edwina Hart, the Principality’s Minister for Economy, Science and Transport, said: ‘Traffic congestion and unreliable journey times, particularly during rush hour are common occurrences on the M4 around Newport. The Welsh Government is committed to addressing capacity and resilience problems on this important artery, which is widely recognised as essential to the Welsh economy.

‘Building upon the work done in the M4 Corridor Enhancement Measures Consultation, we are now consulting on a draft plan and associated assessments.’

 

If the plan goes ahead its main feature will be to provide a six-lane motorway between Junction 23 at Magor, and Junction 29 which serves Castleton on the southern side of the city.

 

The existing M4 between Magor and Castleton, which the favoured route would replace, would be downgraded to an A road. A single carriageway road between the M48 and B4245 would also be built.

Two alternative routes are included in the consultation and there is also an analysis of the effects of not carrying out any improvements. The cost of the favoured plan is reckoned at about £1,000m.

The proposals form part of the Welsh Government’s focus on providing better east to west communications to stimulate growth by better links between Wales, the rest of the country and Europe.

The consultation will end on 16th December 2013.

Please rate

Comments 

Name
Email
  Ctrl + Enter

Most Read

Network Rail tenders £1.7bn minor works contract

Network Rail tenders £1.7bn minor works contract

Network Rail Southern Region is seeking 16 contractors for a new minor works framework.   The minor works buildings and civils framework (MWF-B&C) is divided into nine lots for unplanned, planned and cyclical maintenance works.   The £1.7bn framework is designed to align

Contractor signed for the construction of a £9m new Trent bridge

Contractor signed for the construction of a £9m new Trent bridge

A bridge is being built to connect pedestrians and cyclists in the Lady Bay area south of the river with the Trent Basin waterside housing estate on the north side of the river, close to Nottingham city centre.   It will be the first new crossing of the Trent in the city for 65 years.

Women in Rail Conference marks end of 10th anniversary celebrations

Women in Rail Conference marks end of 10th anniversary celebrations

Women in Rail (WR) marked the end of its 10th anniversary celebrations with its annual Conference on Thursday 2nd March 2023.   The hybrid event, hosted by London law firm Stephenson Harwood, brought together 120 in-person attendees and a virtual audience of almost 100. Tickets had sold out

This website uses cookies to enhance your user experience. By continuing to use this site, you consent to our use of these cookies. See our Cookie Policy.