Roadworks in Lichfield

This highway project is a Section 278 (Highways Act 1980) agreement between Indurent and Staffordshire County Council to deliver a new permanent highway access into their development site. This scheme forms part of the first phase of the wider plans for the Land off Cricket Lane Development, which has received planning permission for residential and commercial development.  

The works include the construction of a new priority signalised junction on London Road to serve the new industrial development, along with associated highway improvements: 

• Widening of the existing northern footway to create a 3 m shared footway/cycleway
• Widening of the existing southern footway to 2 m (pedestrian only)
• Installation of an uncontrolled crossing across the new access
• Upgrades to existing drainage and street lighting apparatus
• Utility diversionary works 

The scheme will be delivered by Amey on behalf of the county council. 

When are the works taking place?

The works commenced on Monday 23 March 2026. 

When will the works be completed?

Works are expected to be complete by early December 2026 

What effect could the works have on me? 

To allow the works to be carried out safely, temporary traffic management including 2-way temporary traffic signals will be required for the works duration. The timing of the lights will be optimised to ensure efficient flow of traffic through the works. Temporary traffic management will not be in place on London Road during the closures of the A38 for the HS2 works.

Please refer to the below traffic management plan: 

Night-time road closures will be required for the surfacing works for approximately 2 weeks towards the end of the works duration.  A diversion route will be provided.

This may lead to some inconvenience and delay to journeys through the south Lichfield area. We recommend allowing more time for journeys during the works.  

Will I be able to access my home/business? 

Access to homes and businesses is to be maintained. Any access restrictions during the Night-time Road closures will be communicated by the site team to those directly affected. 

How you can help us 

You can help us to get the job done with minimum disturbance by following this advice: 

• Please keep children away from the works to ensure their safety.
• Please drive appropriately past the works. 

Further information 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us via; 

Enquiries: s278LondonRoad@staffordshire.gov.uk