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Tuesday 28 Mar 2006

NEW UNDERPASS FOR PEDESTRIANS IN TAMWORTH

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Local people are set to benefit from a new way of crossing the railway line in Tamworth as an underpass is built to replace Alders foot crossing. The scheme is part of Network Rail’s Trent Valley Four Tracking (TV4) project to improve the railway by providing two additional rail tracks between Tamworth and Armitage with Handsacre. Senior Programme Manager for TV4, Keith Riley, explained: “Alders foot crossing is very well-used, particularly by local school children, and its replacement with an underpass is an essential part of our work to improve the railway in Tamworth. We have consulted with local people to ensure this essential work is carried out with minimal disruption in the area. “ Alders foot crossing will close on 7 April. Work to build the new underpass will take approximately three months. A diverted footpath will be signposted during the work. Roman Way, which runs alongside the railway, will also close permanently from this time. Network Rail has consulted with Staffordshire Highways regarding diversionary routes. An information event is being held 4 April at the Castle Hotel, Lady Bank where representatives from Network Rail will be available to tell people more about the TV4 work in the Tamworth area.