Work is due to start this month on the multi-million-pound A38 Bromsgrove improvement scheme. 

Preparation is underway by Worcestershire County Council to start work on two schemes as part of the Bromsgrove Route Enhancement Programme (BREP). 

Site clearance and preparatory works are due to start on the A38 through Bromsgrove on what are referred to as Scheme B at the Buntsford Drive and Sherwood Road roundabouts and Scheme E at Oakalls Roundabout. 

Initial works will see temporary site cabins put in place in the layby on the A38 near Buntsford Drive during the week starting January 15 followed by vegetation clearance adjacent to the A38 Redditch Road and Stoke Road towards the end of the month. 

Councillor Marc Bayliss said: "I am excited to announce that the construction of the A38 project is starting this month. 

"This is an essential project for the people of Bromsgrove and will improve traffic flow making journey times shorter and more reliable. 

"Local residents will also benefit from improved walking and cycling facilities including new crossings. This significant programme will help improve everyday journeys around Bromsgrove easing traffic for local people and boosting the local economy." 

Works are also planned to begin at Oakalls roundabout with the removal of central pedestrian island planned during the week starting January 22.  

The total cost of the A38 BREP is just over £50 million with the Department of Transport committing to provide more than £43 million and the remainder coming from local developer contributions. 

The current phase of the A38 BREP is made up of 11 schemes delivering congestion relief, active travel improvements and improvements to public transport infrastructure. 

For more information on the A38 BREP including the latest updates visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/travel-and-highways/major-infrastructure-improvements/road-improvements/a38