Froghall retaining wall
Following an embankment slip on the A52 at Kingsley Bank supported by Froghall Retaining Wall last year, the road was repaired and reopened. The Staffordshire County Council Highways team is now undertaking essential works to address the cause of the embankment slip and hopefully stabilise Froghall Bank Retaining Wall. The repair and strengthening scheme is a continuation of the 2012 works which successfully arrested highway damage further along the A52 also supported by Froghall Retaining Wall.
The works are deemed essential and necessary to prevent further damage to the highway and maintain public safety. The works will cost approximately £150,000 and will extend the structures useful life for several more years or possibly decades.
The A52 at Kingsley Bank at the location of Froghall Bank Retaining Wall will have one lane closed controlled by temporary traffic lights, but pedestrian and private access will be maintained where possible for the duration of the works.
When are the works taking place?
8 January 2024 subject to obtaining all relevant statutory consents.
When will the works be completed?
June 2024, (estimated 16 weeks works duration), subject to obtaining all relevant statutory consents.
Will I be able to access my home/business?
Yes.
What effect could the works have on me?
It will be necessary to close one lane of traffic on the A52 at Kingsley Bank at the location of Froghall Bank Retaining Wall which may lead to delays but, pedestrian access will be maintained where possible.
How you can help us
You can help us to get the job done with the minimum of fuss by following this advice:
- Please keep children away from the works to ensure their safety.
- Please drive appropriately through the works.
- Check your shoes before entering your property or car to make sure there is no bitumen from the works.