# Councils recognised for safety improvements on dangerous A-road

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/councils-win-safety-award-for-work-on-notorious-a-road-thestar-co-uk/
- Published: 2026-07-21T04:15:35+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-30T02:16:51+00:00
- Original publisher: 🔎 Sheffield
- Original article: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxPWThXdTRPTVJxbl96WmhOYlJjTTFhT08xWTh3eE1VamFPdm5GT2xYY0hvU1lFeXJJUEZfWVg2RVRQOTY3NmFfSV83d1cxMGY2VGJYWEx5ejJpSHp3OHgwVjlZNWV3MjByYmtzRGhaMFp2ZGhZTi1UbnYwc3VncWlhbHhVOVhiSGRrS2xvZ3VWRkhRdjdhS0xvQ3g5ODNnTkFOand2dEtFRVhWbGZB?oc=5
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## Key points

- Sandwell won a national award for A4030 safety improvements.
- The £750,000 scheme targets pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.
- Changes could prevent 24 serious casualties over 20 years.

## Summary

Sandwell Council has received the Road Safety Foundation’s Exemplary Urban Scheme Award for improvements to the A4030 through Smethwick and Bearwood. The recognition highlights an evidence-led approach to reducing risks on a busy urban route, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists, and is intended to support safer travel and neighbourhoods.

The £750,000 government-funded scheme introduced upgraded pedestrian crossings, cycling facilities, wider pavements, lower speed limits and other measures to reduce road danger along 2.8km of the A4030. The council forecasts that the changes could prevent about 24 deaths or serious injuries over the next 20 years; the award was presented at the House of Lords.

## Coverage

- [🔎 Sheffield: Councils recognised for safety improvements on dangerous A-road](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxPWThXdTRPTVJxbl96WmhOYlJjTTFhT08xWTh3eE1VamFPdm5GT2xYY0hvU1lFeXJJUEZfWVg2RVRQOTY3NmFfSV83d1cxMGY2VGJYWEx5ejJpSHp3OHgwVjlZNWV3MjByYmtzRGhaMFp2ZGhZTi1UbnYwc3VncWlhbHhVOVhiSGRrS2xvZ3VWRkhRdjdhS0xvQ3g5ODNnTkFOand2dEtFRVhWbGZB?oc=5)
- [The Star (Sheffield): Sheffield City Council wins safety award for work on notorious A57 Snake Pass](https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/traffic-and-travel/sheffield-city-council-safety-award-a57-snake-pass-8811930)

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