The decision gives the green light for the National Highways project to move into delivery, with construction expected to start in the Autumn. The junction is due to open to traffic in 2028.

The scheme will replace the existing three-arm priority roundabout linking the A46 and the B4082 at Walsgrave with a new grade-separated junction to the north of the current layout. The B4082 will be extended to tie into the new junction.

Emma Winter, project manager at National Highways, said: “The A46 is a vital trade route between the south west, the midlands, and the north. We need to remove this bottleneck on the outskirts of Coventry.

“The upgraded Walsgrave junction will reduce delays, provide extra capacity, improve connectivity, and make journeys safer for the 57,000 drivers who use this road every day.”