A scheme to improve a key East Staffordshire gateway junction and support long-term future economic growth begins this month.
The multi-million-pound A38 Branston Interchange project, near Burton, will ease congestion and increase capacity.
It includes creating additional lanes around the junction, on the slip roads and on Branston Road and Parkway. New traffic signals will also be installed.
A £6 million allocation from the government’s Levelling Up Fund and a significant contribution from the main developer of the Branston Locks site, Nurton Developments, are funding the scheme.
Work is set to be completed in spring 2025.
In addition to improving traffic flow around the junction, the project provides key transport infrastructure for the ongoing homes and employment development at Branston Locks as well as boosting Burton’s future economic growth.
Staffordshire County Council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for economy and skills Philip White said: “The Branston Interchange junction is a key transport gateway into Burton and these vital improvements will bring long-term benefits to thousands of residents and businesses in the town and wider area.”
Early works will take place on Branston Road, where a one-way road closure will be needed from February 10, the start of the half-term week when there will be less traffic. This phase is due to be completed on February 28.
During the closure period, vehicles will be able to travel westbound on Branston Road from the A38 towards Tatenhill only. A diversion route will be signed via Tatenhill, Rangemore and Needwood.
The project follows recent upgrades to Burton’s northern A38 junction at Claymills. There will be further improvements along the northern gateway route this year, together with improvements on the east-west A511, to ensure all other routes into the town are accessible during the Branston works.
