Transport Secretary urged to shelve ‘outdated’ Shrewsbury North West Relief Road
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Shrewsbury Town Council has written to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps to urge him to shelve the “damaging” Shrewsbury North West Relief Road plan. The council says the £81 million road is an outdated and financially risky idea, and encouraged Mr Shapps to engage in discussions to “develop good transport solutions” in Shrewsbury and Shropshire. More […]
Shrewsbury North West Relief Road remains a priority scheme, says council
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Shropshire Council has denied that the proposed Shrewsbury North West Relief Road (NWRR) is in doubt. In a statement it said: “Reports in the media today have incorrectly claimed that the proposed Shrewsbury North West Relief Road (NWRR) could be in serious doubt because of a funding shortfall. “This follows a letter sent to all […]