Approval looks set to be given for £30 million worth of road upgrades across Staffordshire.
Five major roads could undergo reconstruction as part of a Staffordshire County Council investment into maintaining and improving the county’s highways over the next two years.
The plans involve key commuter routes leading into Lichfield, Stafford, Burton upon Trent and Tamworth – but could mean delays whilst work is carried out.
Planned schemes include:
- £1 million spent on the former A5127 Birmingham Road, Lichfield
- £300,000 for A34/A449 Queensway roundabout/part of Wolverhampton Road (part), Stafford
- £500,000 on A5121 Clay Mills, Burton
- £2.5 million on A1521 Derby Road, Burton
- £900,000 for the A513/B5493 Upper Gungate/Aldergate, Tamworth
The total, on top of the £50 million annual spend, comprises of an additional £20 million investment by the council put together with the already approved £5 million each year to support minor capital maintenance.
It will also fund the resurfacing of nine junctions/roundabouts, an extra 275,000 square metres of preventative surface treatment to preserve and extend the life of roads and £1 million of additional work to repair highway drainage.
David Williams, Staffordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: “Staffordshire’s huge road network is vital for keeping our county connected and our residents and businesses on the move.
“While we do have to work with the budget we have available and still fund areas such as care of the most vulnerable, this extra £30 million investment of the next two years underlines our commitment to maintaining and improving our massive road network.”
The plans have been recommended for approval by the council’s cabinet when it meets on Wednesday, 15 March.
