en.Wedoany.com Reported - The city of Hereford in the UK is planning to build an approximately 8-kilometer bypass, with construction expected to start in late 2026 at an estimated cost of $42 million.

The project stems from traffic challenges on the existing A49 road. Currently, north-south traffic must pass through the center of the historic city of Hereford, causing severe congestion and safety hazards. The city is prone to flooding during heavy rainfall, further exacerbating delays on the A49 route. Hereford is one of the worst cities for traffic delays in southwest England, and activists have been pushing for this project for years. However, opponents argue that the project is costly and that local authorities have more pressing needs due to budget constraints.

The planned route circles the western side of the city, with the new bypass to be built in two phases. The first phase involves connecting the A465 and A49 roads, and planning permission has been granted for a 3.6-kilometer section. Construction is scheduled to start in December 2026, with completion expected in 2028. The second phase will complete the entire bypass route.

Meanwhile, a newly built highway interchange in southwest England has also sparked controversy. Completed in 2019, the interchange is located on the M49 motorway, which connects the M4 and M5 highways.

Due to complex land ownership issues around the interchange, the link road to the short-distance industrial park to the west was never finished. Similarly, the road connection to the east of the interchange was also never built.

Suggestions for the use of the interchange include using it as a venue for cycling events until the industrial park link road is completed.

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