Work begins to create two junctions on a main Lichfield road

Work to create two junctions to access a new Lichfield housing development begins next week.

The 49-week scheme on the Birmingham Road begins on Monday October 11 and will see the new junctions built to provide access to the development west of the road on the approach to the Falkland Road roundabout. It is being funded by the housing developer.

The scheme will also include road widening, a new bus layby and realigned, improved footways.

Throughout the works period traffic management, including temporary signals, will need to be in place so work can be carried out safely. Towards the end of the scheme, a road closure will be put in place while resurfacing takes place. These will be published closer to the time and a signed diversion put in place.

Staffordshire County Council 's cabinet member for highways and transport David Williams (pictured) said: “This scheme is supporting the development of new homes to the south west of Lichfield and being funded by the developer. It is close to the final section of the southern bypass which we look forward to opening imminently - making a huge difference to the city and its future growth. ”

“It is a lengthy works period so we would ask people to allow additional travel time if they need to use this route. Temporary traffic signals will be in place causing some inevitable delays so we would like to thank people for their patience while the scheme is being carried out. ”

A dedicated email address [email protected] has been set up for an enquiries about the scheme.