Opposition members on Shropshire Council will call for work to be suspended on Shrewsbury’s controversial relief road – until the new government confirms a commitment to paying for it.
In February this year, planning conditions were agreed for the North West Relief Road scheme which will see around 7km of road constructed around Shrewsbury’s northern perimeter, despite fierce opposition from campaigners.
Now, in a motion set to be put before full council later this month, Liberal Democrat leader Roger Evans will call for works to cease on the project until the incoming Labour government confirms the scheme will indeed be fully funded by the DfT. “This promise only made by a former minister and this council has never had confirmation in writing that extra funding would be provided,” said Councillor Evans.
The Liberal Democrat motion set to go before council later this month will call for a “moratorium” on all work associated with the new road.
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