The aim of the project was to provide the gateway access to the new Branston Locks Development to the south west of Burton-upon-Trent which will see 400 acres of land immediately west of the A38 developed. This will include 2,500 homes, 50-acre employment site, primary school, secondary school, hotel, residential care home, additional sports and recreational facilities and other community facilities. The first phase of the project provided the following;
New Canal Bridge: to provide a new road, pedestrian and cycleway crossing over the Trent and Mersey Canal conservation zone.
New pedestrian / cycle approach ramp link: to provide access from the existing village and canal towpath to the new highway bridge and road.
New Highway: approximately 750m of new highway comprising two roundabouts, carriageway, footways / cycleways, embankments, drainage, safety barriers, fencing, street lighting and signage.
New statutory undertakers equipment, (gas, electric etc.): to serve the Branston Locks development.