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S278 Creswell Grove

Update – 28th October 2026

The S278 Creswell Grove scheme is now entering the final stages. Following the removal of the one way closure on Creswell Grove in late October, works now move to constructing a new pedestrian refuge on the A5013 Eccleshall Road, the east/town centre side of the M6. The new refuge and associated footway works, which is part of the scheme planning conditions, will improve pedestrian safety in the area. 

The installation of the new refuge will require temporary traffic signals on the Eccleshall Road between 2nd Nov to 14th Nov. 

The final works are on the M6 J14 roundabout to improve kerbing and renew carriageway surfacing, commence on the 22nd Nov, with resurfacing planned overnight on the 25th and 26th November, completing the scheme. Signed diversions via the A34 will be in place for the 25th and 26th overnight partial closures of the M6 J14 roundabout.

S278 Creswell Grove

S278 Highway improvement works associated with the ‘Stafford Gate’ commercial development are being undertaken on A5013 Creswell Grove, A5013 Eccleshall Road and M6 Junction 14, Stafford.

These works are being delivered by Alto Construct and funded by the developer, Strawsons Holding Limited

The scheme includes;

  • Construction of a new priority junction on A5013 Creswell Grove
  • The provision of an additional traffic lane on Creswell Grove
  • A new puffin crossing on A5013 West of the new commercial development facilities Puffin crossing on A5013 Creswell Grove
  • Improvements to pedestrian and cycle facilities
  • Associated highway drainage and utilities works

Scheme drawings

When are the works taking place?

The Works commenced on 5th May 2026 for approximately 39 weeks

When will the works be completed?

The works on A5013 Creswell Grove are expected to complete in November 2026.

The works on A5013 Eccleshall Road are expected to commence following the completion of works on A5013 Creswell Grove and are expected to complete by the end of January 2027.

Will I be able to access my home/business?

The Contractor installed advance warning signs ahead of the works commencing. Any individual access concerns will be managed by the site teams.

The diversion routes during periods of one-way closure are shown on the following plans;

The final resurfacing works require overnight closures both ways of A5013 Creswell Grove.

What effect could the works have on me?

To allow the works to be carried out safely, temporary traffic management will be required for the works duration.

This could alter as the scheme progresses. However, the expected phasing is as follows;

Phase 1 and 2

Due to complete November 2026 

  • The final resurfacing works require overnight closures both ways of A5013 Creswell Grove from 19th to 23rd October 2026. 
  • The 230m long full road closure, west side of M6 J14, will be implemented at 10pm on Monday 19th October until 6am on Tuesday 20th October. 
  • The A5013 will then reopen for eastbound traffic only during the day. 
  • The night time road closures are then repeated over the nights of 20th – 23rd, until 6am on Saturday 24th October.

Phases 3 and 4

18th November 2026 for approx. 4 weeks

  • A5013 Eccleshall Road operating under temporary traffic signals

Christmas period

Approximately 3 weeks

  • No traffic management in place

Phase 5

11th January 2027 for approximately 3 weeks - primarily night works

  • A5013 Eccleshall Road closed at its access to the M6 Junction 14 circulatory
  • Access from the M6 Junction 14 circulatory into A5013 Eccleshall Road will remain open

Please note that the safety of both the road users and the site workforce is paramount. Any road users who fail to comply with the traffic management measures in place will be reported to the Police. With any major road scheme, there will unfortunately be significant disruption, so we would like to thank people for their patience and understanding during the works period.

How you can help us

  • Please keep children away from the works to ensure their safety.
  • Please drive appropriately through 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 or s278creswellgrove@staffordshire.gov.uk