Roadworks in East Staffordshire

Staffordshire County Council will be carrying out works along the U4001Worthington Way (from the Burton Place car park entrance to The Dial on Station Road)

Works will include the replacement and adjustments of kerbs where necessary, tactile crossing replacement, along with the removal of the existing carriageway ironworks and re-setting them. Following the above works, we will then begin the carriageway reconstruction works, this will include the removal of the existing carriageway surface and replacing it with a new surface, along with the replacement of new road markings.

During the overnight works the U4001 Worthington Way will be closed from the junction of High Street. Station Road will be closed from the junction of Union Street. The road closures will be in place from 7pm to 6am Monday to Thursday), (inclusive of Friday morning) Outside these times the road will remain open.

Due to the size and scale of construction machines being used and to ensure the safety of the public and workforce, the works will be carried out under full road closures.

We recognise that there is never a good time to undertake road works, however we have planned to undertake this scheme of works overnight. This will help to minimise disruption to the local area, in particular when traffic volumes are reduced, minimising disruption to businesses and the bus services, which will enable the works to be completed as soon as possible.

Please allow extra time for your journeys and, where possible, please use alternative routes to avoid delays. Please do not ignore road closure signage.

When are the works taking place?

The overnight works will commence on Monday 11 May and works are due to be completed by Friday 29 May 2026. Works will take place Monday to Thursday, (inclusive of Friday morning). No overnight works will take place on Bank holiday Monday – Monday 25 May 2026.

How long will the works take?

Approximately 11 days to complete the works.

Will I be able to access my home/business?

For the number of properties within the work area, access will be maintained when safe to do so, however at times access may not be possible.
A signed diversion route will be in place during the closures; along with designated personnel at either end of the closure points to offer assistance with residential properties and business access

Pedestrian access along the length of the works will be maintained throughout.

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.
The works may at times be noisy, and we apologise in advance for any inconvenience or disturbance caused. We’ll do our best to complete the work as quickly and safely as possible. We like to thank you for your patience during this works. 

Please take care to plan your journeys and if necessary move vehicles to an accessible location.

Ahead of the works taking place, residential letters will be delivered to affected 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

If you have any questions about the work or, concerns about how the work is being carried out, please do not hesitate to contact us via Report it