A513 Beaconside-Redhill roundabout A34
Major highway improvement works are taking place on A513 Beaconside and at the roundabout junction of A34 Stone Road with A513 Beaconside. These works began January 2024.
These works are part of the planning obligations for the Taylor Wimpey Marston Grange residential development off A513 Beaconside and are funded and managed by Taylor Wimpey.
The works include the following:
Further details of the proposed works can be seen on the scheme layout plans.
This can also be seen as a combined overview plan as shown below:
Taylor Wimpey are carrying out the scheme communications and will provide updates that will be published on this web page. The following frequently asked questions have been provided by Taylor Wimpey however if you have any further questions please contact the team directly at beaconside@taylorwimpey-pr.co.uk
Frequently asked questions - Update provided by Taylor Wimpey November 2025
Background to the works
Why has it taken so long for this work to start?
Taylor Wimpey have been engaged in detailed discussions with Staffordshire County Council to confirm arrangements on a number of points, such as the phasing of works, the overall programme and some land ownership issues.
The decision has been made to combine the Redhill roundabout improvement works with the widening of the existing Beaconside road layout that was previously scheduled to ensure there’s minimal disruption to both residents and commuters as the works take place.
Why has there been delays to the work completion date?
Live Services:
The presence of live services has significantly impacted the scheduled programme and contributed to delays in completion. Unforeseen complications related to the identification, protection, and relocation of these services—particularly utilities such as gas, water, electricity, and telecommunications—have caused critical disruptions to key construction activities.
Works in proximity to live services required extensive planning and coordination with utility providers, resulting in slower progress due to health and safety constraints and limited access. Additionally, delayed responses from statutory undertakers and the necessity of obtaining permits and approvals further compounded these delays.
Overall, the impact of managing live services has created a ripple effect across the programme, delaying downstream tasks, affecting resource allocation, and ultimately extending the project completion date beyond the original schedule.
Retaining Wall Re-Design:
Design changes were required to the retaining wall due to a water main being found closer to the wall location than had been indicated on records. This had a significant impact on the overall programme and completion date. The revised design, which was introduced after initial works had commenced, required additional engineering input, approvals, and adjustments to previously planned construction activities.
These changes led to delays in procurement of materials, re-sequencing of works, and the need to mobilise additional resources to accommodate the modified structural requirements. In some areas, works were paused or slowed to allow for redesign and verification, contributing to inefficiencies and lost time on site.
As a result, the design revisions to the retaining wall have caused a substantial delay to the critical path, affecting the timely delivery of associated infrastructure elements and pushing back the overall project completion date.
Drainage Re-Design:
Design changes to the drainage system have adversely affected the construction programme and contributed to delays in the completion date. During the construction phase, several clashes between the proposed drainage layout and existing live services were identified, necessitating a redesign of the drainage infrastructure.
Summary:
The majority of above-mentioned items are related to services being found during the works in locations which varied from pre-commencement trial hole information and statutory undertakers records.
Why have you chosen this approach?
The traffic management proposals have been created to minimise the disruption to local residents and to ensure emergency vehicles have safe passage through the works site at all times.
The traffic management arrangements will vary over the duration of the works as the teams move between different activities.
How will these works benefit me?
These works were a condition of the planning permission that was granted for the Taylor Wimpey Marston Grange development and were requested by Stafford Borough Council in order to ensure the road layout around the A513 Beaconside can accommodate an increased number of road users, whilst also bringing a number of benefits.
These benefits include:
Are there plans as part of the Beaconside works to widen the whole road?
This is not part of the highway improvement works associated with the Taylor Wimpey development. For further information please contact Stafford Borough Council, who are the local planning authority.
Impact on road users
This is going to add long delays to my journey time
Taylor Wimpey are sorry for any disruption that these works will cause. Taylor Wimpey will be doing everything they can to minimise disruption whilst working to complete these works as quickly and safely as possible. Taylor Wimpey and their Contractor will engage regularly with Staffordshire County Council to ensure the correct traffic management plan is implemented at all times.
Will there be any road closures in the area as a result of the works?
On 15th October access / egress to Parkside Avenue off Beaconside will be limited to the West entrance only. Parkside Avenue East will be closed off to road users until 1st December.
On 1st December to 12th December there will be 2 weeks of night closures will be taking place along A513 Beaconside, between the A34 roundabout and Marston Lane, between the hours of 8pm and 6am on Monday to Fridays, excluding the weekend nights.
The diversion route for these night closures is shown in our roadworks plan
Please note that these dates are subject to change depending on weather events and unforeseen circumstances.
Access for arrangement for resident during these closures are as follows;
Night Closures 1 & 2
Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Access for residents via Redhill roundabout only
(See Plan: 20013-S111-TW-SK01)
Night Closures 3 & 4
Wednesday 3rd & Thursday 4th December 2025
Access for residents via Marston Lane side of A513 only
(See Plan: 20013-S111-TW-SK02)
Night Closure 5
Friday 5th December 2025
Access for residents via Redhill roundabout only
(See Plan: 20013-S111-TW-SK03)
Night Closure 6
Monday 8th December 2025
Access for residents via Redhill roundabout only
(See Plan: 20013-S111-TW-SK04)
Night Closures 7 & 8
Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th December 2025
Access for residents via Marston Lane side of A513 only
(See Plan: 20013-S111-TW-SK05)
Night Closure 9
Thursday 11th December 2025
Access for residents via Marston Lane side of A513 only
(See Plan: 20013-S111-TW-SK06)
Night Closure 10
Friday 12th December 2025
Access for residents via Marston Lane side of A513 only
(See Plan: 20013-S111-TW-SK07)
How long will diversions be in place?
The entire works programme is expected to be completed by Winter 2025.
The following updated traffic Management plans have been provided by Taylor Wimpey to host on the SCC web page on Taylor Wimpey’s behalf.
What is the speed limit during the works and once the works have been completed?
The temporary speed limits have been determined by McPhillips, the Principal Contractor for the A513 Beaconside works, as part of their traffic management proposals. These temporary speed limits will be clearly displayed for road users who are travelling in the vicinity of the works site.
The permanent speed limit is shown on the A513 Beaconside and Redhill Roundabout combined scheme plan, which is linked above in the introductory section of this web page.
Will larger vehicles, including those carrying wide loads, still be able to travel as they normally do in the Beaconside area while the works are taking place?
Larger vehicles will still be able to navigate around the works site as the works take place. Abnormal load access will be maintained and managed by McPhillips, the Principal Contractor for the A513 Beaconside works.
Will I be able to turn in both directions when coming out of both Parkside Avenue junctions?
Traffic can turn in all directions out of both Parkside Avenue junctions, as show in the following plans:
There is a ‘no right turn’ instruction in place for road users from A513 Beaconside westbound turning right into Andrus Way.
Why are U-turns prohibited on the A34?
The A34 U-Turn prohibition has been implemented as vehicles have been making unsafe manoeuvres and causing safety concerns. This prohibition is enforceable by the police.
Will the public transport links be impacted?
The public transport operators in the A513 Beaconside area have been informed of and consulted on the works that are to take place. The details for each service will be directly managed by the relevant operator.
How will access to the local school be impacted?
This is not part of the highway improvement works associated with the Taylor Wimpey Marston Grange housing development. For further information please contact Stafford Borough Council, who are the local planning authority.
Is it possible to open one lane up during weekends / evenings when work is not taking place to ease congestion?
Some areas of the works necessitate a full closure for the health and safety of road users, in line with the approved traffic management plans.
Taylor Wimpey acknowledge that these closures cause delays and we apologise for this. However, unfortunately it is not currently possible to open any lanes at weekends at this stage of work.
Can more crossing points for pedestrians be considered, as it’s currently difficult to navigate the island?
Existing crossing points will be maintained throughout the duration of the works. However, the traffic management plan is regularly reviewed and any changes will be made as necessary, and communicated with residents.
Traffic lights
Why are there so many traffic lights?
The Highway Improvement Works are being delivered in accordance with Taylor Wimpey Development approved planning layout.
The temporary traffic signals near Parkside Avenue will remain in place for the duration of the construction works.
How will the permanent traffic light system operate?
The permanent traffic signals will be connected to the Staffordshire County Council Urban Traffic Control system. All traffic signal stages will be demand dependent on traffic and pedestrian activity.
Communication
How will residents be kept updated?
Taylor Wimpey have committed to keeping local residents up to date as work progresses. They have committed to holding public information sessions at regular intervals.
They will be writing to those that are directly affected by the works every three months. In each letter, they will confirm the current status of the works and the date of the next resident event.
People can get in touch with the Taylor Wimpey team directly at beaconside@taylorwimpey-pr.co.uk. They will endeavour to answer all questions as quickly and thoroughly as possible.
Who can we contact in the event that the traffic light system temporarily goes down?
Any highway-related issues should be reported to Staffordshire County Council's Report It system
In the case of an emergency relating to the temporary traffic management, the Traffic Management sub-contractor (Traffix) can be contacted on 0800 819 9001