Construction work in the UK for the final section of a major Stafford road and transport scheme is now underway. The scheme on the A34 from Weeping Cross towards the town centre has included improvements to two roundabout junctions, road and footway reconstruction, new pedestrian crossings and cycleways and strengthening to Radford river bridge and Queensville rail bridge.
Resurfacing and lining of the Queensville roundabout and its approaches is now largely complete, allowing the scheme to progress to the last phase to Riverway. This includes significant strengthening works to the railway bridge, road reconstruction and footway, drainage and traffic signals upgrades.
From 30 June, a one-way traffic order will be in place in an out-of-town direction until mid-October from Riverway to Queensville roundabout. The out-of-town direction has been chosen to reduce the impact on affected businesses on the route and emergency services.
On Monday 30 June and Tuesday 1 July, Queensville rail bridge will be closed to traffic overnight from 8pm to 6am so the existing surface can be removed. Further nighttime closures will be needed for resurfacing later in this phase and will be publicised closer to the time.
Radford river bridge will be fully closed for resurfacing overnight on Friday 11 July from 6pm to 6am and Monday 14 July from 8pm to 6am. This was delayed due to utility company investigation works.
Work completed so far includes resurfacing of the Weeping Cross roundabouts, improvements to footways and drainage along Radford Bank to Queensville, installation of a new pedestrian crossing by the Aldi store and strengthening of the bridges.
Staffordshire County Council’s assistant director for highways James Bailey said: “We’re now moving into the final phase of the scheme from Queensville to Riverway which will involve a one-way traffic order being put in place in an out-of-town direction.
“We understand this will cause disruption, but this will allow the scheme to be completed as soon as possible. We’d again like to thank people and businesses for their patience during the works period.
“We have been providing regular updates, including at our public information event, and will continue to do so. People can also visit the webpage which contains the latest information.”
Work needs to take place now due to national funding requirements. Once completed the road surface will last for between 20 and 30 years.
