Staffordshire: New strategy will prevent roadwork delays, says Councillor Peter Mason
Cllr Peter Mason, Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet member for strategic highways, says he is keen to work with utility companies to prevent unnecessary roadwork delays. The strategy would ensure repairs were carried out by imposing stricter rules and using fines to ensure compliance, says Lichfield Live. He has now written to utility companies asking them […]
Staffordshire County Council asks utility companies to back roadworks campaign
Officials in Staffordshire have written to utility companies asking them to get behind the county council’s new approach to roadworks. The letter sets out Staffordshire County Council’s approach, and how it will impose stricter rules on utility companies who need access to the road network and use fines to encourage compliance. Current legislation prioritises utility […]
Resurfacing scheme in Burton completes ahead of schedule
A scheme to reconstruct a roundabout in Burton has been completed two days ahead of schedule, thanks to the hard work of highways crews. Staffordshire County Council’s highways team have spent the last two weeks resurfacing the A444 Stanton Road roundabout and its approaches, along with sections of Violet Way. The project also included drain […]
Historic Staffordshire bridge refurbishment completed ahead of schedule
The first phase of a refurbishment of an 18th century Grade II Listed road bridge in South Staffordshire has been completed – a week ahead of schedule. The £350,000 scheme at Wodehouse Lane Bridge, Gospel End, near Wombourne started on 21 July. It was due to be completed on 15 August, but the project team worked […]
Staffordshire highways chief sets out plans to tackle network disruption
Peter Mason, Staffordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Strategic Highways, has set out his plans to tackle disruption caused by roadworks in the county in an open letter to residents, detailing how he aims to change the way works are programmed in, to minimise disruption. For the next three months, the county council will refrain […]
Staffordshire highway works result in thriving home for wildlife
A new roundabout in Rugeley has resulted in the creation of habitats for bees and other pollinators. The new eco-friendly refuge, completed in July, was established just off the A51 highway improvements providing access to a new housing development. The space is expected to attract various pollinating species, including bees and moths. Staffordshire County Council’s […]
Repairs to Corporation Street in Stafford set to begin
Essential highway repair works are being carried out on Corporation Street next week. Staffordshire County Council highways crews will be out fixing potholes along both roads, and dealing with drainage issues. The works will be carried out between 8am and 4pm each day. A road closure will be in place during these times, but access […]
Grade II Listed road bridge in Staffordshire to undergo month-long refurbishment programme
It’s what has been a prolific week of Staffordshire County Council news, an 18th century Grade II Listed road bridge in South Staffordshire is set to undergo a £350,000 refurbishment and repair programme from next week. The four-week scheme at Wodehouse Lane Bridge, Gospel End, near Wombourne starts this Monday 21 July. Work on the […]