Sandwell Council is developing a scheme for Birchley island, the junction of the A4123 and A4034, which also has a short link road to M5 junction 2. The need for improvements at the island has been highlighted for a number of years and the scheme is identified as a key priority in the Black Country Core Strategy, by the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership and the Highways Agency.

The attached leaflet provides more information on:

• why the junction needs to be altered
• the four options being consulted upon
• how views can be given on the proposals
• what will happen next with the development of the project.

We would be grateful if you could complete the online response form by visiting www.sandwell.gov.uk/birchleyisland. You can either complete the form as an individual who uses Birchley island to make private journeys (such as commuting, shopping etc) or as the representative of an organisation/business that uses the island. You can also give your views by submitting Facebook and Twitter comments.

We need to receive your views by Friday 25^th April 2014.

If you require any further information please contact.

Andy Thorpe – Senior Transportation Planner

T: 0121 569 4261