It is not 'tree-huggers' or NIMBYs delaying Shropshire Council's controversial North West Relief Road - it's the authority's own decisions, say campaigners.
The Environment Agency says it has concerns about the potential impact of construction of the viaduct.it is not prepared to support the plans for the road as they arThose concerns centre on the impact of piling work for foundations for a viaduct at Shelton Rough, as well as the drainage plans for the Holyhead Roundabout.
The move is another headache for Shropshire Council, which has faced repeated delays in trying to get the proposal before a planning committee, with the date now pushed back to summer. Mike Streetly, from Better Transport Shrewsbury, who has been a vocal opponent of the scheme, said the latest developments would likely mean more money being spent on the project.
Mr Streetly said the council was now faced with a difficult decision over how to proceed – if it cannot resolve the issues raised by the EA.
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