Staffordshire County Council has agreed how it will manage traffic and co-ordinates utility and road works across the county over the coming year, to keep Staffordshire moving and reduce disruption.
The Traffic and Network Management Plan explains how the council will work to manage more than 4,000 miles of highway and keep traffic flowing.
This includes continual close working with utility companies and neighbouring authorities so that roadworks are better planned, better co‑ordinated and less disruptive.
The plan supports the council’s longer‑term transport plans for Staffordshire, setting out how roads, travel and transport will be managed in a way that supports jobs, keeps communities safer and healthier, and makes it easier to get between towns.
Every year, the council co‑ordinates thousands of roadworks, street works and events on Staffordshire’s highways. This plan sets out how these works will be planned carefully, including working with utility companies to avoid roadworks happening at the same time where possible and to reduce delays.
It also supports the county’s improvements to bus services across the county, helping to make public transport a more reliable and attractive option for everyday journeys, and a range of other network management duties such as on-street parking enforcement.
Peter Mason, Staffordshire County Council Cabinet Member for Strategic Highways said:
“Keeping the county moving is vital for our residents, businesses and communities. This plan sets out how we will manage and coordinate roadworks effectively, working closely with utility companies and neighbouring councils to reduce disruption wherever possible.”
Meanwhile, Mr Mason has said that the Council will be doing everything it can to ensure it is successful in bidding to the government’s new ‘Structures Fund’.
The new fund, which opened for bids today, is designed to help councils fix key structures in their areas.
He said:
“We have already completed the design for Chetwynd Bridge, and are ready to mobilise quickly to the delivery programme. We estimate that the project will cost around £27 million. This scheme represents a vital investment in both infrastructure and heritage, ensuring safe and reliable access to the Arboretum and supporting the wider local and regional economy. We believe it aligns with national priorities around infrastructure renewal, heritage preservation, and support for places of national significance.”
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