A major road scheme to provide access to a job-boosting development near Lichfield will soon be completed, with final surfacing work taking place next week.

The scheme on London Road is fully funded by site developer Indurent and forms the first phase of works connected to wider planned development at Cricket Lane by Indurent and house developer Persimmon.

The project near the Swinfen Interchange, which started in the spring, is being delivered by the county council.

A new signalised junction has been constructed on London Road, as well as a package of improvements to support safer walking and cycling routes. These include footway widening, a new uncontrolled pedestrian crossing and upgrades to drainage and lighting.

Final surfacing works will take place during the daytime on Tuesday 10 November and Wednesday 11 November 2026 when London Road will be closed to traffic in both directions between 9am and 5pm. The closure will be in place between Cricket Lane and the A38 Swinfen Interchange, with a signed diversion route in place. At 5pm each day, the existing two-way temporary traffic signals will remain in operation. A single overnight closure of London Road is then planned from 9pm on Monday 16 November until 6am on Tuesday 17 November 2026 to allow road markings to be completed. The new signalised junction on London Road operating from the week beginning 23 November.

Daniel Cecil, Cabinet Support Member for Highways (Operations South) at Staffordshire County Council, said:

“London Road is a busy route close to the Swinfen Interchange and the new junction is essential in providing the access to the development which will create jobs locally.

“We understand the works have caused disruption and we’d again like to thank people for their patience over the last few months. This scheme is entirely developer‑funded, meaning no cost to Staffordshire taxpayers. We’re looking forward to the scheme completion in the coming weeks.”

(Picture: Staffordshire County Council)