Notification of carriageway reconstruction works for the U4012 Bretby Lane
Staffordshire County Council will shortly begin carrying out works on the U4012 Bretby Lane. Works will take place on Bretby Lane from the junction of Ashby Road to the Bretby Lane roundabout (including Bretby Lane to the South Derbyshire boundary). Works to include the junction of Moat Bank Lane, Melbourne Road and Empire Road. Works will include the removal of the existing carriageway surface and replacing it with a new surface (and associated preparatory works known as ‘civil works’), alongside drainage repairs, kerbing replacement, replacement of ironwork and minor footway works.
When are the works taking place?
The works will commence on Monday 12 October 2026 and works are due to be completed by Friday 4 December 2026.
How long will the works take?
Approximately 8 weeks to complete the works.
Will I be able to access my home/business?
More information on how this will work, will be provided once our construction programme is finalised.
What effect could the works have on me?
We take care to make sure that work is completed with the minimum of disturbance to the local community, but as with any major works, some minor traffic delays may occur.
Although we will do our best to ensure that noise pollution is kept to a minimum, it is likely that construction noise will be heard during the working times.
Please take care to plan your journeys and if necessary, move vehicles to an accessible location during work phases.
Residential letters will be delivered to affected businesses and properties with specific scheme details.
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 slowly and cautiously through the works.
- Check your shoes before entering your property or car to make sure there is no bitumen from the works.
