The final piece of the Lichfield Southern Bypass will boost the city’s prosperity, according to the leader of Lichfield District Council.
The first stage of work to connect the A5127 Birmingham Road with the A5206 London Road started this week as land was cleared ready for the new road to be created.
The £17.5million scheme will also involve creating an underpass beneath the cross city railway line.
Cllr Mike Wilcox, leader of Lichfield District Council, said the completed bypass would be a key part to unlocking growth in the city.
“It’s great news that work on the final section of Lichfield’s southern bypass is starting,” he said.
“Once complete, it will help to boost Lichfield’s prosperity ever further by easing pressure on city roads and making Lichfield an even more attractive place to live, work and set up businesses.”
