Posted on Tuesday 20th January 2026
Queensville bridge deck works which were completed last summer.
Final works to improve a main road bridge in Stafford thanks to a county council investment begin on Monday 26 January.
Improvements on Queensville rail bridge on the A34 completed so far include deck strengthening, waterproofing, footway upgrades, resurfacing and refurbishment of the pedestrian stairs on either side.
Upcoming completion works include drainage cleansing, fencing improvements and increasing the height of the bridge walls to meet current safety standards.
The county council has invested £900,000 in the long-term improvements.
Fencing improvement works will take place from Monday 26 January until Wednesday 4 February between 9.30am and 3.30pm, with two-way traffic lights in place on the bridge. On Wednesday 28 January and Thursday 29 January overnight drainage repairs will take place, with the signals in place between 8pm and 6am.
To allow for the bridge wall works to take place safely, overnight rail closures are needed on Saturday 24 January, Saturday 7 February, Saturday 21 February, Saturday 7 March and Saturday 21 March when signals will be in place between 9pm and 8.30am.
The bridge will remain open to traffic, pedestrians and cyclists at all times.
Patrick Allen, Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet support member for highways, said:
These are essential long-term improvements to this main road bridge on a key route into Stafford with a significant county council investment. It’s a priority to us to protect and enhance our road bridges across Staffordshire.
The bulk of this project took place last year, in coordination with the major Levelling Up fund scheme, though the final phase needed to take place when Network Rail could grant the line closures.
The project team has ensured the road remains open at all times, with signals only in place during off-peak periods so that traffic can flow freely at the busiest times. Most of this phase will be completed in a week-and-a-half.
We’d like to thank people in advance for their patience while the work is carried out.”