More delays likely at Edgar Street
Herefordshire Council are having second thoughts as to whether a by-pass of the city should be sited to the east or west. Originally the east route close to the Lugg Meadows had been put forward but there were strong protests from environmentalists and others resulting in the failure of the plan at a public inquiry.
Recently, the Council commissioned another transport study and included in these proposals are some extra road building, the main item being a by-pass to the west of the city.
One of the reasons that the issue has come up again is that the Council need to consult with various bodies that gave evidence to the inquiry. This will be a long process.
The Edgar Street plans will have to take this study on-board and this will mean another delay before any final decisions about the possible improvements to the football ground take place.
This could also have the effect of delaying any settlement of the CVA.