£56m Newtown bypass gets green light after inquiry
Planning chiefs have given the green light for work to start on a new multi-million pound bypass.
Welsh Government transport minister Edwina Hart today confirmed she has given the go-ahead to the £56 million Newtown bypass following a public inquiry.
Mrs Hart said: "I have considered the findings of the Public Inquiry and have decided that this scheme may proceed.
"This bypass will improve the quality of life for the people of Newtown and improve journey times and safety along the A483, A489 and local roads within the town.
"This project is another example of our investment in the trunk road network to improve access to jobs and services and transport links between North and South Wales and Mid Wales and the West Midlands in England."
For full details and reaction see tomorrow's Shropshire Star.
