The 50-year-old structure was safely removed in just a single weekend (February 5-8) to make way for the new road layout, which will incorporate a new dual carriageway, cycle paths and improved public transport services. The dismantling of the Perry Barr flyover in north Birmingham was successfully completed by Tarmac, marking a major milestone in Phase 2 of the A34 Perry Barr highways improvement scheme. In a consutlation with more than 1,500 respondents, 81% did not support the proposed changes to the A34 Walsall Road/ A453 Aldridge Road junction layout as many 'felt there would be an incease in congestion as a result of removing the flyover'. The scheme has proven to be controversial however. Perry Barr and surrounding areas are undergoing a £500m regeneration project. 'The hosting of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham has provided an opportunity to accelerate the planned investment in Perry Barr to bring forward the benefits this scheme will deliver.' These measures will help unlock and deliver sustainable economic growth, improved connectivity and will facilitate the delivery of circa 5,000 additional homes over the next 20 years. The council's business case states: 'This improvement scheme forms a key part of the wider regeneration of Perry Barr, delivering sustainable transport alternatives including bus priority and promoting active travel. The works include the removal of the Perry Barr A34 flyover, putting all traffic onto a dual carriageway at ground level the retention of the A34 underpass and replacement of the A34/A4040 roundabout with a four arm traffic signal junction. A well-known flyover in Birmingham has been demolished as part of a £27.1m highway works programme in preparation for the Commonwealth Games.
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