Major Infrastructure and Improvement Schemes news

New walking and cycling bridge moved into place over Hams Way

Published on Friday, 18th September 2020

A brand new walking and cycling bridge was lifted into place last weekend (12 September) over a section of Worcester’s Southern Link Road.

Work starting on major refurbishment of Sabrina Bridge
Published on Thursday, 10th September 2020
Sabrina Bridge in Worcester is set to undergo its first major refurbishment in 28 years.
Pump Street improvements nearing completion
Published on Wednesday, 9th September 2020
Improvement works on Pump Street in Worcester are nearing completion, with the street now back open.
Another walking and cycling bridge for Worcester peddles ahead
Published on Thursday, 3rd September 2020
A brand new walking and cycling bridge is due to be lifted into place next weekend over a section of Worcester’s Southern Link Road.
Plans to improve congestion at Upton hotspot moving forward
Published on Friday, 14th August 2020
A planning application was submitted last week by Worcestershire County Council for major improvement works at a busy rural junction near Upton.
Churchfields highway improvements set to take a huge step forward
Published on Thursday, 13th August 2020
Works to make improvements to transport links in the Churchfields area of Kidderminster are set to take a huge step forward next week.
Works to install new road crossings gets underway
Published on Tuesday, 11th August 2020
The summer programme of works to install five new road crossings across the county is now underway.
Plans submitted for new development at Worcester Six
Published on Monday, 10th August 2020
Construction could be underway at the flagship Worcester Six Business Park after leading property developer Stoford submitted plans for a major data centre.
Pump Street improvements progressing well
Published on Friday, 7th August 2020
The city centre programme of improvement works on Pump Street in Worcester is progressing well. The final look and feel is beginning to take shape and the street is starting to look similar to The Shambles, where refurbishment works were completed last year.
Latest Broadband announcement welcomed
Published on Wednesday, 29th July 2020
Worcestershire County Council has welcomed an announcement that will see vast improvements to broadband speeds in rural areas over the next three years.
New look Pinvin Junction starting to take shape
Published on Wednesday, 29th July 2020
Works are progressing well on the scheme to improve traffic flow at Pinvin Junction in Pershore, with the new look junction starting to take shape.
Kepax Walking and Cycling Bridge Engagement Sessions next week
Published on Wednesday, 15th July 2020
Worcestershire County Council is holding a number of engagement sessions next week on the proposed Kepax Walking and Cycling Bridge.
M42 Junction 1 improvements set to get underway
Published on Tuesday, 14th July 2020
Works to make improvements to Junction 1 of the M42 in Bromsgrove are set to get underway next week.
Bromsgrove walking and cycling improvements back underway
Published on Wednesday, 8th July 2020
The programme of works to improve the walking and cycling network in Bromsgrove is now back underway.
Work to begin on new Broomhall Way Footbridge
Published on Friday, 3rd July 2020
Work is set to begin later this month to install the brand-new Broomhall Way Footbridge over part of Worcester’s Southern Link Road.
Big changes on site have enabled work on the county’s biggest scheme to reboot
Published on Thursday, 2nd July 2020
Work on one of Worcestershire’s largest infrastructure projects – the Southern Link Road Phase 4 in Worcester – is back in full swing following the easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Kepax Walking and Cycling Bridge – Have Your Say
Published on Wednesday, 17th June 2020
Improving walking and cycling routes around the county is a priority for Worcestershire County Council and Worcester City Council.
Upgraded Kidderminster Station set to open on Sunday
Published on Wednesday, 3rd June 2020
Worcestershire County Council has announced that the new Kidderminster Station building will be open on Sunday 7 June.
Pump Street next in line for improvements
Published on Thursday, 28th May 2020
Building on the success of the works on The Shambles in Worcester, Pump Street is next in line to see improvements, as part of Worcestershire County Council’s Town Centre Improvement Programme.
Bromsgrove motorway junction improvements set to get underway
Published on Wednesday, 27th May 2020
Works to make improvements to Junction 4 of the M5 in Bromsgrove are set to get underway early next month.
Work temporarily suspended on major infrastructure projects
Published on Friday, 27th March 2020
Work has been temporarily suspended on most of the County Council’s major infrastructure projects due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Major bridge and crossing improvement work to get underway
Published on Thursday, 5th March 2020
Work to improve walking and cycling crossings on Market Street and Mill Lane in Bromsgrove is set to get underway later this month.
County’s first new station in over 100 years to open next Sunday
Published on Wednesday, 12th February 2020
Worcestershire’s first new railway station in over 100 years is opening next weekend.
Green light for Go at Asda Controlled Crossing
Published on Monday, 10th February 2020
Work is starting this month to install a signalised pedestrian crossing on Pheasant Street, near Asda in Worcester. This will replace the current zebra crossing.
Next Step for Churchfields improvements
Published on Friday, 31st January 2020
Works to improve transport links in the Churchfields area of Kidderminster are set to take another step forward next month.
Next phase of walking and cycling improvements to begin at Sanders Park
Published on Thursday, 30th January 2020
The next phase of the works to improve footpath and cycle routes in Bromsgrove’s Sanders Park, gets underway next week.
Stourport High Street improvements to start next week
Published on Tuesday, 28th January 2020
The next town centre to benefit from improvement works as part of Worcestershire County Council’s Town Centre Improvement Programme is Stourport.
Find out more about proposed £50 million A38 Bromsgrove improvements
Published on Monday, 27th January 2020
Local residents, and those who use the A38 in Bromsgrove, are invited to public sessions to find out more about proposed improvements to the route.
Busy Bromsgrove crossing set for important upgrade
Published on Tuesday, 21st January 2020
A busy crossing in Bromsgrove is set for an upgrade, to offer safer and more convenient access across the road for pedestrians.
Improvement works at Pinvin Junction set to take another step forward
Published on Tuesday, 21st January 2020
The scheme to improve traffic flow at Pinvin Junction in Pershore is progressing well. So far, works have focused on the installation of the new slip road and allowing for the rerouting of utilities including Severn Trent Water and Openreach. The next phase of the works will involve carriageway widening of the A44.
£5 million extra to be spent on tackling congestion
Published on Friday, 10th January 2020
An additional £5m of funding to continue the relieving congestion programme across the county, has been announced by Worcestershire County Council in their draft budget.
The Shambles is Christmas Ready!
Published on Friday, 20th December 2019
As we approach the final weekend before Christmas, businesses in the centre of Worcester and across the county are preparing for the busiest weekend of the year.
Worcestershire’s newest footbridge now open
Published on Friday, 20th December 2019
The impressive main span of Worcestershire’s newest footbridge situated over the A4440 Southern Link Road (SLR) is now open.
County's first new station in 100 years will open early next year
Published on Friday, 13th December 2019
Construction is complete at the brand-new, landmark Worcestershire Parkway station - the first station to be opened in the county for over 100 years.
County Council backs plans for a new cycling and walking bridge
Published on Tuesday, 12th November 2019
Worcestershire County Council’s Cabinet earlier today backed plans to prepare and submit a planning application for a new city walking and cycling bridge.
Worcester to London Paddington by train in under 2 hours
Published on Thursday, 24th October 2019
Worcester to London Paddington, by train in under 2 hours - that’s the new quicker service on offer when the GWR timetable is launched later this year.
Final works on Commandery Road to begin next week
Published on Thursday, 24th October 2019
The final work to improve the area near Sidbury Junction in Worcester, will start next week.
Worcestershire Parkway construction nearing completion
Published on Wednesday, 9th October 2019
As construction nears completion, the county’s newest, and biggest, train station is about to move into the final, and most critical phase so far.
Churchfields highway improvements set to get underway
Published on Friday, 4th October 2019
The scheme to make improvements to transport links in the Churchfields area of Kidderminster will start later this month.
Pinvin Junction improvements set to get underway
Published on Wednesday, 2nd October 2019
The scheme to tackle congestion and improve traffic flows in the Pershore area will start this month.
Work on the Shambles nears completion
Published on Tuesday, 1st October 2019
Work on a key city centre programme of improvements in Worcester is entering its final stages.
Southern Link Road Scheme in Worcester Moving Forward
Published on Wednesday, 25th September 2019
In just over 6 months, a lot has happened on the fourth phase of the scheme to fully dual the Southern Link Road between Junction 7 of the M5 and Powick Roundabout.
‘Love locks’ to be removed from Diglis Bridge
Published on Thursday, 29th August 2019
Locks placed on Diglis Bridge by the public, will be removed to allow for cleaning of the bridge.
End of the line for old Kidderminster Station building
Published on Monday, 29th July 2019
The main Kidderminster Station building is set to be demolished this week as part of major upgrade works - half a century on from when it was first built.
Bromsgrove walking and cycling improvements take another step forward
Published on Monday, 15th July 2019
Further works are set to get underway next week as part of Worcestershire County Council’s commitment to improving walking and cycling routes across Bromsgrove.
Food and beverage equipment supplier unveils new HQ
Published on Tuesday, 9th July 2019
A leading global manufacturer and supplier of food and beverage equipment is to establish its UK headquarters in Worcester as it expands its operations.
Pershore Northern Link Road given green light
Published on Tuesday, 9th July 2019
Works to improve traffic links and tackle congestion in and around Pershore took another step forward today as planning for the Pershore Northern Link Road was given the go-ahead.
Next phase of Kidderminster Station Improvements to begin later this month
Published on Wednesday, 3rd July 2019
Work to modernise Kidderminster Station takes another step forward later this month.
Foundation work to start next week for new Carrington Bridge and viaduct
Published on Friday, 28th June 2019
Further works on the final part of the County Council's scheme to dual the Southern Link Road in Worcester will start early next week.
Bridge project highly commended at National Achievement Awards
Published on Friday, 28th June 2019
The Battenhall Bridge Extension project, delivered by Worcestershire County Council, gained further recognition being highly commended for a national Achievement Award.
A4104 in Upton-Upon-Severn is now raised and flood ready
Published on Tuesday, 18th June 2019
A much-needed programme of works to reduce the impact of flooding on local residents and businesses in the Upton area, is now complete.
Sidbury Junction improvement scheme to start next week
Published on Tuesday, 11th June 2019
Works to improve traffic flow in one of the busiest areas of Worcester City are set to start next week.
Sidbury Junction improvement scheme to start next week
Published on Monday, 10th June 2019
Works to improve traffic flow in one of the busiest areas of Worcester City are set to start next week.
Southern Link Road bridges ready for installation work
Published on Thursday, 23rd May 2019
Work on the Southern Link Road is due to take another big step forward with the installation of two new bridges.
Road closures on Croft Road to take place from this Sunday
Published on Friday, 17th May 2019
The programme of works aimed at relieving congestion along Croft Road in Worcester are progressing well.
Work to begin on A38 improvement works in Bromsgrove later this month
Published on Monday, 8th April 2019
Worcestershire County Council’s programme of improvement works to relieve congestion on the A38 in Bromsgrove is due to begin later this month.
Croft Road improvement scheme to start next week
Published on Tuesday, 2nd April 2019
The scheme which is set to improve traffic flow in the area and provide a safer crossing for those who use this busy road, is due to start next week.
Full steam ahead on works to revamp Kidderminster Station
Published on Tuesday, 19th March 2019
Since work began on the scheme at the start of this year, works on the forecourt have moved forward.
Final Phase for Worcester's Southern Link Road
Published on Monday, 11th March 2019
Main works on the final phase of the scheme to fully dual the A4440 Southern Link Road (SLR) from Junction 7 of the M5 to the Powick Roundabout are set to begin this month.
Work on the Shambles to begin later this month
Published on Thursday, 7th March 2019
The city centre programme of improvement works for The Shambles and Church Street in Worcester is set to begin later this month.
County Council highly commended at Rail Business Awards
Published on Friday, 22nd February 2019
Worcestershire County Council and its partners were highly commended at last night's Rail Business Awards.
Boost for the County's town centres
Published on Friday, 15th February 2019
Worcestershire County Council's Town Centre Improvement programme has been extended and given a £2.5 million boost following approval at yesterday's Full Council meeting.
Worcestershire Parkway Railway Station to welcome first trains towards the end of the year
Published on Wednesday, 6th February 2019
Construction work on the new Worcestershire Parkway is progressing well.
New bridge plans receive boost
Published on Tuesday, 5th February 2019
Plans for a new footbridge over the River Severn to improve walking and cycling routes in Worcester received a significant boost last week.
Action for Congestion Hotspots
Published on Monday, 4th February 2019
Work will begin on three key congestion hotspots in Worcester over the next 12 months.
Highways England helps local communities benefit from schemes to ease traffic delays
Published on Monday, 28th January 2019
Highways England is investing nearly £3 million in junction improvement schemes around the M42 and M5 in the Midlands to ease traffic delays, generate jobs and move plans to build nearly 2,000 homes a step closer.
Kimal prepares to move in to £13m unit at Worcester Six
Published on Tuesday, 15th January 2019
A leading manufacturer and supplier of products for the healthcare sector is starting 2019 on a high note after taking delivery of its new £13m headquarters at Worcester Six.
It's been a busy year for transport infrastructure across the county.
Published on Friday, 21st December 2018
Significant progress has been made on a number of large infrastructure schemes in Worcestershire in 2018.
Improvements to Worcester Street Kidderminster Progressing Well
Published on Monday, 17th December 2018
Following the public information exercise in the autumn, improvement works to increase footfall in Kidderminster and boost economic development in the town are progressing well.
Dualling of the Southern Link Road takes another giant step forward
Published on Thursday, 15th November 2018
Worcestershire County Council's aim to fully dual the Southern Link Road (SLR) between J7 of the M5 and the Powick roundabout has taken a giant step forward.

Sub-categories of Major Infrastructure and Improvement Schemes

More articles in the news archive
News RSS feed
Major Infrastructure and Improvement Schemes news RSS feed

Major Infrastructure and Improvement Schemes news

Sub-categories of Major Infrastructure and Improvement Schemes

Services

Follow us on:

What’s Happening...