Roadworks in Newcastle

Staffordshire County Council is planning to start a highway drainage improvement scheme to help address a long-standing flooding problem at Chemical Lane, Longbridge Hayes.

The new scheme involves installing a gravity drainage system which will take surface water from the current carriageway. The scheme starts from the double bend (near to A1 Skips) which is prone to extensive flooding and finishes by connecting into an existing drainage outfall 220m to the south, opposite to the premises of Mobile Applications. Following trial hole works during week commencing 18th May, a revised design is currently being finalised in conjunction with key stakeholders including Network Rail.

When are the works taking place?

• Start date: Monday 13th July 2026
• Duration: Approximately 14 weeks

When will the works be completed?

• Expected completion: Late October 2026

Will I be able to access my home/business?

• Works will start under a full road closure from 13th July. Access will be maintained at all times, to all businesses, via each end of Chemical Lane/A500 junctions, with signing provided.
• Diversion routes will be signed for all local traffic; there will be no through traffic in the work area.

What effect could the works have on me?

• A full road closure in place you are advised to follow the signed diversion and give yourself additional time when travelling.

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 carefully when passing live work areas.

For any further information please contact:

chemicallaneimprovements@staffordshire.gov.uk

For a roadmap of the works, download the document below:

• Document

  D3150F-R05-020_Rev-C0_Plan & Long Section Gravity Drain.pdf (PDF, 677.52 KB)