Traffic Management
It is inevitable that the work being carried out will have a major impact on traffic using the corridor and across Stafford. A34 between Riverway and Queensville Roundabout, in particular, is a very traffic-sensitive route which is very susceptible to congestion and delays, even when there are no roadworks going on.
One way Road Closure & Other Measures
One way road closure between Queensville Roundabout and Riverway Junction, with access from Riverway (out bound traffic) from 30th June – late October 2025.
The one-way road closure requires single lane entry onto Queensville Roundabout from A34 Queensville, Ampleforth Drive, Silkmore Lane and Queens Retail Park. Temporary 3-way traffic control at Riverway / Lichfield Road junction, temporary pedestrian crossings, 20 mph temporary speed limit and no right turn on adjoining side roads.
There will also be a requirement for some temporary footway closures and intermittent road closures at junctions of Queensville Avenue and St Leonards Avenue.
The signed diversion route will be along Silkmore Lane, A449 Wolverhampton Road and A34 Lichfield Road.
All bus stops inbound will be closed and outbound bus stops will remain in use but may have to be relocated dependent on the works.
Night-Time Road Closures
Final renewal of road surface will need to be carried out under a full road closure for safety reasons.
This will be carried out at night, to reduce the traffic impact.
The signed diversion route will be along Silkmore Lane, A449 Wolverhampton Road and A34 Lichfield Road (and vice versa). Feel free to use other routes that might be more convenient to you.
During the daytime, the traffic management system will be as operated before the road closure. Road closures will start 8pm on Mondays and end 6am on Saturdays, with no access for through traffic.
Preparation works for surfacing
Initial surfacing
Testing – No nighttime road closures are planned between
Final surfacing
Road markings
Final surfacing works to Queensville Bridge is currently planned for late October and exact details will be sent to directly affected frontagers once dates have been confirmed.
Operation of night-time closures
At 20:00 the road closures will become effective. Cones will be placed across the roads and no further traffic will be allowed through.
The affected roads will be re-opened by 06:00, the following morning.
The works are being carried out in phases to allow for access to properties outside the works extents in each phase whereby.
During these dates if you need to get in / out of your property, we would ask that you park your vehicle on the adjacent roads outside of the working phase.
General Information
All dates and times are subject to changes should any delays occur due to poor weather or breakdowns.
Access to frontages outside each phase will vary from each direction, dependent on work progress
Although we will do our best to keep this to a minimum, please be aware that the works will generate noise throughout each working shift especially during the nighttime phases.
Any changes will be communicated via electronic message signs, displayed on site and also posted on the Staffordshire County Council website.
Scenario if you live between the Riverway and Queensville roundabout?
There is no restriction on access from Riverway out of town to all businesses including Queensville Stores, B&Q, Queens Retail Park and Spittal Brook PH etc. during the daytime.
No access, expect to frontagers for night time surfacing works. Residents and businesses will be updated on restrictive access once the surfacing phasing of works as been agreed
Scenario if you live between the Queensville Railway Bridge and Queensville roundabout?
There is no restriction on access from Riverway out of town to all businesses including Queensville Stores, B&Q, Queens Retail Park and Spittal Brook PH etc. during the daytime.
No access, expect to frontagers for night time surfacing works.
Scenario if you wish to get to Queens Retail Park
There is no restriction on access from Riverway.
Exit from the Retail Park into town from Queensville roundabout to Riverway will be via the diversion the signed diversion route will be along Silkmore Lane, A449 Wolverhampton Road and A34 Lichfield Road.