Council chiefs have agreed to start work on the Hereford southern link road in order to protect planning permission on the site.
Herefordshire Council gave the go-ahead to build the road which would link the A49 Ross road with the A465 Abergavenny road in 2016.
But officers say work needs to begin at the site July 18, 2019, otherwise it would lose its planning permission.
The council has agreed minor works which include fencing, top soiling, excavation and the placing of sub base material along the new road.
Local planners have agreed that the level of works would be sufficient to safeguard the planning permission for the scheme.
The council has set a budget of £60,000 and will commission the works through its public realm contract and fund it through its local transport plan allocation for 2019/20.
This will be funded through a virement from LTP grant in accordance with financial procedure rules.
Work on replacing ageing Victorian water pipe in Monmouth to continue
Designer appointed for redevelopment of Hereford Museum and Art Gallery
Charities calling for clarity on when new base for people with disabilities will be available
Hereford car showroom plan for new SUV brands
‘Improved’ plan to replace turkey sheds with houses near Leominster
Emergency services respond to explosion at BAE Systems Monmouthshire site
Legal challenge launched to prevent demolition of Three Counties Hotel
Number of empty homes in Monmouthshire reduces since council tax premium
