Decision details

A scheme has been developed to improve the A449 Stafford Road between Junction 2 of the M54 and Springfield Lane. This report seeks approval to actions to move the scheme forward to construction, subject to securing funding from the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership.

Cllr Steve Evans sought approval to take forward for consultation an initial draft design for a comprehensive network improvement along the A449, between junction 2 of the M54 and Springfield Lane.  The design would address existing operational problems and accommodate future growth. Further detailed design, and ultimately construction would be subject to securing funding.

Resolved:

1. That the network improvement scheme along the A449, between junction 2 of the M54 and Springfield Lane be approved for public consultation.

2. That the appointment of Eurovia Infrastructure Ltd of Horsham for Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) under the Midlands Highway Alliance Medium Scheme Framework be approved.

3. That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Members for City Environment and Resources, in consultation with the Strategic Director for Place and Director of Finance to undertake negotiations for land acquisition or dedication by agreement for small areas of land affected by the scheme.

4. That the placement of orders, not exceeding £100,000 in total, for advance works including but not limited to alterations to statutory undertakers’ equipment, subject to grant funding being secured be authorised.

5. That authority be delegated to the Director of Governance to enter into a funding agreement with the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership in respect of the City North Gateway – A449, J2 to Springfield Lane scheme.

6. That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for City Environment, in consultation with the Strategic Director for Place, to approve the award of the works contract for a total estimated contract value of £4.5 million when the evaluation process is complete, subject to grant funding being secured.