The scheme was originally expected to cost around £81 million, but inflation means the project will certainly be more expensive if it goes ahead.
Councillor Lezley Picton said that the full assessment of the costs of the controversial project would have to wait until the 'full business case' is produced – which can only be completed after planning permission has been approved.
Last October, Shrewsbury & Atcham's Conservative MP Daniel Kawczynski, wrote to the Department of Transport asking for extra funding to cover the expected overspend – requesting £27.25m, which he said would cover 75 per cent of the increase in costs. Councillor Picton said that only once the scheme has been approved will they be able to fully assess the final costs – and what may be required.
"I have not changed my view. The North West Relief Road is required to continue that loop – it should have been built 40 years ago," she said.
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