SWARCO UK & Ireland extends long-term relationship with Staffordshire County Council
Following a successful 5-year contract, SWARCO UK & Ireland, the leading traffic solution and technology business, has been awarded a new long-term maintenance contract with Staffordshire County Council for traffic signals and signage across the region. The new contract, which will run for an initial five years with the option of a three-year extension, follows […]
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 […]
Work to resurface Burton roundabout starts next week
A £500,000 highways scheme to reconstruct a roundabout in Burton is set to go ahead next week. From Monday 11 August, Staffordshire County Council’s highways crews will begin to resurface the A444 Stanton Road roundabout and its approaches, along with sections of Violet Way. This project was programmed into the school holidays and all work […]
New council leaders “concerned” about Staffordshire EV scheme review
Staffordshire could lose £4.5 million of government funding for electric car charging points, its new Reform-led council has suggested. Staffordshire Council was allocated the funds earlier this year as part of a national programme aimed at improving electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, says the Express & Star. However, the county council’s recently elected leaders, are now […]
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 […]
Resurfacing of Burton town centre junctions nears completion
A highways project to improve two key Burton town centre junctions is progressing well and remains on schedule to complete next week. Staffordshire County Council’s highways crews are currently resurfacing the junction of Union Street, Orchard Street and New Street. Works also include the New Street traffic island, along with the High Street and Manor Drive […]
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 […]
Staffordshire: LED streetlights will save £1.2 million a year
A proposal to replace more than 15,000 streetlights across Staffordshire with energy-efficient LED lights has been approved. by the County Council. The initiative is expected to save the county £1.2 million in energy costs each year. The project will be delivered over two years by E.ON, which manages the county’s highway lighting network on behalf […]