Staffordshire County Council is focused on supporting the people of Staffordshire, the local economy, creating better connections and strong communities. The Combined Highways and Transport Programme supports on the delivery of this strategic direction by:
- Improving connectivity through better transport infrastructure
- Enabling people to live healthier, happier and more independent lives
- Supports the creation of an environment for economic growth
- Building strong, safe, resilient and welcoming communities
- Ensuring efficiency and value for money by making every pound count, delivering services responsibly and planning for the long term
The investment delivers the Local Transport Plan 2026 and also supports the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) and transport mitigation measures secured through developer planning applications (s.106 contributions).
Spring 2026
| District |
Scheme Name |
Scheme Type |
| East Staffordshire |
Towns Fund Cycle Network Enhancements, Burton upon Trent |
Active Travel |
| East Staffordshire |
Traffic Signal Renewal - Wellington Street/Derby Street Gyratory |
Signal Maintenance |
| East Staffordshire |
Loxley Crossroads, Kingstone, Uttoxeter, signage improvements |
Community Safety Scheme |
Summer 2026
| District |
Scheme Name |
Scheme Type |
| Staffordshire Moorlands |
A53 Buxton Road, Blackshaw Moor–Flash |
Community Safety Scheme |
| South Staffordshire |
Shaws Lane, Great Wyrley Weight Restriction |
Traffic Management |
| Staffordshire Moorlands |
Halls Road/Station Road, Biddulph |
Community Safety Scheme |
| Staffordshire Moorlands |
Hillside Avenue/Church Lane Junction, Endon |
Community Safety Scheme |
| East Staffordshire |
Belvedere Road Safety Improvements |
Active Travel |
| East Staffordshire |
Speed Reduction Measures, Knowles Hill, Rolleston |
Community Safety Scheme |
| Lichfield |
Handsacre Pedestrian Improvements, Tuppenhurst Lane |
Active Travel |
| Lichfield |
Fradley Active Travel Improvements |
Active Travel |
| Stafford |
Stafford Cycle Parking |
Active Travel |
| Staffordshire Moorlands |
St Edward Street, Leek Crossing |
Active Travel |
| Staffordshire Moorlands |
A522 New Road, Tean Crossing |
Active Travel |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme |
Market Street and Station Road, Kidsgrove |
Traffic Management |
| Lichfield |
Whittington Crossroads Improvements |
Signs and Road Markings |
Summer / Autumn 2026
| District |
Scheme Name |
Scheme Type |
| Staffordshire Moorlands |
A521 Draycott Cross Road, Cheadle |
Community Safety Scheme |
| Tamworth |
Amington Active Travel Improvements |
Active Travel |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme |
Alsager Road Junction A500 Safety Scheme |
Local Safety Scheme |
Autumn 2026
| District |
Scheme Name |
Scheme Type |
| Cannock Chase |
Rugeley Pedestrian Improvements |
Active Travel |
| East Staffordshire |
B5017 Corridor Improvements, Burton |
Traffic Management |
| East Staffordshire |
Safe Walking and Wheeling Along A5121 Corridor |
Active Travel |
| East Staffordshire |
Improvements to Pedestrian Routes in Draycott in the Clay |
Active Travel |
| Lichfield |
Chasetown Pedestrian Improvements |
Active Travel |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme |
Lower Milehouse Lane Toucan Crossing, Newcastle |
Active Travel |
| Staffordshire Moorlands |
Leek Road Towards Longnor Safety Scheme |
Local Safety Scheme |
Winter 2026
| District |
Scheme Name |
Scheme Type |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme |
A34 Talke U-Turn Collision Cluster |
Local Safety Scheme |
| East Staffordshire |
Victorian Gulley Replacements, Burton |
Drainage |
| East Staffordshire |
Burndhurst Mill Signing Improvements |
Community Safety Scheme |
| Lichfield |
Main Street / Gravelley Lane / Lazy Hill Junction Improvements |
Community Safety Scheme |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme |
Kidsgrove Station Secure Cycle Parking and Wayfinding |
Active Travel |
| South Staffordshire |
Cheslyn Hay LCWIP Investigations and Advance Works |
Active Travel |
| Tamworth |
Glascote Arches Drainage Improvements |
Drainage |
Spring 2027
| District |
Scheme Name |
Scheme Type |
| East Staffordshire |
Junction Improvements at A5121/A5189 and Parkway Roundabouts |
Junction Improvements |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme |
Ironmarket TRO Revision |
Traffic Management |
| Stafford |
A513 Stafford Toucan Crossing Adjacent to Marston Lane |
Active Travel |
| Stafford |
Lichfield Road Gyratory Active Travel Improvements |
Active Travel |
| Countywide |
Rights of Way Staffordshire Way |
PRoW Staffordshire Way |
| Cannock Chase |
Eastern Way Community Safety Scheme, Cannock |
Community Safety Scheme |
| East Staffordshire |
Uxbridge Street / Blackpool Street Traffic Management |
Traffic Management |
| East Staffordshire |
Smithfield Road / Stone Road Crossing Improvements, Uttoxeter |
Community Safety Scheme |
| Lichfield |
The Sportsway, Chasetown Access Improvements |
Community Safety Scheme |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme |
Active Travel Improvements via Station Walks |
Active Travel |
| Stafford |
Sash Street Traffic Management |
Traffic Management |
| Stafford |
Timberfields and Doxey Road Walking Improvements |
Active Travel |
Design Only
| District |
Scheme Name |
Scheme Type |
| East Staffordshire |
Transport Improvements Associated with Land South of Branston |
Active Travel |
| Lichfield |
Eastern Avenue Active Travel Improvements |
Active Travel |
| Stafford |
Weston Road Roundabout Multimodal Improvements |
Junction Improvements |
| Stafford |
Sandon Road, Beaconside Improvements |
Junction Improvements |
| Stafford |
Stone Town Centre Pedestrian Severance Study |
Active Travel |
| Tamworth |
Tamworth Town Centre TRO Feasibility Study |
Traffic Management |
| East Staffordshire |
Belmont Road / Anslow Road Crossroads Feasibility Study |
Local Safety Scheme |
| Lichfield |
Mile Oak Crossroads Feasibility Study |
Local Safety Scheme |
| Stafford |
Yarnfield Lane / A34 Feasibility Study |
Local Safety Scheme |
| Countywide |
Staffordshire School Streets |
Active Travel |
| Countywide |
Strategic Review of Healthy Streets Locations |
Active Travel |
| Cannock Chase |
Five Ways Roundabout Capacity Improvements |
Junction Improvements |
| Cannock Chase |
Heath Hayes Footway Improvement |
Footway Maintenance |
| East Staffordshire |
Derby Turn Roundabout Design |
Junction Improvements |
| East Staffordshire |
Six Roads Ends, Draycott in the Clay Investigations |
Junction Improvements |
| East Staffordshire |
Tatenhill Traffic Management Design |
Traffic Management |
| East Staffordshire / Lichfield |
A515 HGV Restrictions Agricultural Exemption Study |
Traffic Management |
| Lichfield |
Lichfield Bus Station Design |
Bus Stop Infrastructure |
| Lichfield |
St John Street / Birmingham Road Improvements |
Active Travel |
| Lichfield |
Birmingham Road Crossing Feasibility Study |
Community Safety Scheme |
| Lichfield |
Trent Valley Roundabout Design |
Junction Improvements |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme |
George Street Remedial Work |
Active Travel |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme |
Hassell Street Improvements |
Active Travel |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme |
Pool Dam Parallel Crossing |
Active Travel |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme |
Keele Access Road Surveys and Design |
Keele Access Road |
| Stafford |
Baswich Lane Bridges Route Study |
Traffic Management |
| Stafford |
Tixall Road Active Travel Enhancements |
Active Travel |
| Stafford |
Station Road / Newport Road Detailed Design |
Active Travel |
| Stafford |
A51 Aston Link Road Design |
Traffic Management |
| Stafford |
A34 Wildwood–Brocton Route Review |
Traffic Management |
| South Staffordshire |
South Staffordshire Railway Walk Phase 2 |
Active Travel |
| Tamworth |
Tamworth Cycle Parking Study |
Active Travel |
| Tamworth |
Two Gates Crossroads Pedestrian Facilities |
Community Safety Scheme |
Annual Programme / On Request
| District |
Scheme Name |
Scheme Type |
| Countywide |
Local Safety Schemes – Prep and Coroner/Police Investigations |
Local Safety Scheme |
| Countywide |
Local Safety Schemes – Mass Action Programme |
Local Safety Scheme |
| Countywide |
Divisional Highway Programme – Gailey |
Divisional Highway Programme |
| Countywide |
Divisional Highway Programme – Lichfield |
Divisional Highway Programme |
| Countywide |
Divisional Highway Programme – Stone |
Divisional Highway Programme |
| Countywide |
Divisional Highway Programme – Leek |
Divisional Highway Programme |
| Countywide |
Advanced/Low Signage for Bridges Review |
Signs and Road Markings |
| Countywide |
School Crossing Patrol Infrastructure |
Signs and Road Markings |
| Lichfield / Tamworth |
Bus Stop Enhancements |
Bus Stop Infrastructure |
| Cannock Chase / South Staffordshire |
Bus Stop Enhancements |
Bus Stop Infrastructure |
| Stafford / Newcastle-under-Lyme |
Bus Stop Enhancements |
Bus Stop Infrastructure |
| Staffordshire Moorlands / East Staffordshire |
Bus Stop Enhancements |
Bus Stop Infrastructure |
