A41 Corridor – Safer Roads Fund Project
As part of the Department for Transport (DfT) Safer Roads Fund, Solihull Council was awarded £1.265m to deliver road safety improvements along the A41 corridor between Olton Hollow and Solihull Bypass.
The DfT analysed data over a 10-year period and found that the A41 corridor needed safety improvements to be brought forward.
Further analysis and investigation identified four key themes, which any proposed improvements will aim to address. These are:
- High vehicle speeds – identified as a corridor-wide issue
- Lack of crossing points – particularly crossing A41 Warwick Road and Seven Star Road at key locations
- Poor driver behaviour – particularly at junctions
- Roadside hazards – visibility and obstructions on the pavement
As well as the improvements, there has also been an allocation of funding for campaigns to improve driving behaviours and awareness.
The consultation will run for six weeks, until Monday 9 December 2024.
We would like to hear your feedback on the project. We would particularly like to hear from residents and commuters who use the route. All comments received as part of this consultation will be considered and will be used to help inform the final proposals to be taken forward.
You can download and view the current plans here. You can also find a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the project on the right hand side of this page.
Once you have had a chance to take a look at the documents, you can take part in our survey via the 'Survey' tab below and share your thoughts and comments on the project. (The survey opens at 8am on Monday 28 October.)
Alternatively, why not come and talk to us in person?
You can meet the project team and share your views by coming along to one of our drop-in sessions at two locations. These sessions provide an opportunity for you to learn more about the scheme, ask questions, and give your feedback. We value your input and hope to see you at one of the sessions.
The first drop-in session will be held at Olton Library:
- Thursday 7 November 2024, 10am - 5pm
The second drop-in session will be held in The Spencer Hall at St Margaret's Church:
- Wednesday 13 November 2024, 3pm - 7pm
More information of the locations can be found by clicking 'Key Dates' on the right-hand side.
