A513 Beaconside-Redhill roundabout A34
Major highway improvement works will be taking place on A513 Beaconside and at the roundabout junction of A34 Stone Road with A513 Beaconside.
These works are expected to begin week commencing 29th January 2024 with a duration of approximately 13 months.
These works are part of the planning obligations for the Taylor Wimpey Marston Grange residential development off A513 Beaconside and are funded and managed by Taylor Wimpey.
The works include the following:
- The dualling of the A513 Beaconside, between Stone Road and Marston Lane including the signalisation of the existing junction with Parkside Avenue
- The creation of a new signalised junction on the north side of the A513 and the signalisation of Newbold Drive
- The reconfiguration of the existing A34 roundabout at the junction with A513 Beaconside and A34 from M6 roundabout at Creswell, to a signalised roundabout.
- Carriageway widening and installation of permanent traffic signals
Further details of the proposed works can be seen on the scheme layout plans.
This can also be seen as a combined overview plan as shown below:
Taylor Wimpey are carrying out the scheme communications and will provide updates that will be published on this web page. The following frequently asked questions have been provided by Taylor Wimpey however if you have any further questions please contact the team directly at beaconside@taylorwimpey-pr.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Why has it taken so long for this work to start?
Taylor Wimpey have been engaged in detailed discussions with Staffordshire County Council to confirm arrangements on a number of points, such as the phasing of works, the overall programme and some land ownership issues. These discussions are now concluded and we are able to start work during the week commencing 29 January 2024.
The decision has been made to combine the Redhill roundabout improvement works with the widening of the existing Beaconside road layout that was previously scheduled to ensure there’s minimal disruption to both residents and commuters when the planned works take place.
Why have you chosen this approach?
The traffic management proposals have been created to minimise the disruption to local residents and to ensure emergency vehicles have safe passage through the works site at all times.
The traffic management arrangements will vary over the duration of the works as the teams move between different activities. The first phase of traffic management is shown on the following plans:
A summary of the construction programme indicating how the works are expected to be phased can be seen here:
Will there be any road closures in the area as a result of the works?
We anticipate that there will be some minor delays when travelling in the area due to the extent of the works that are taking place, which will include the installation of temporary traffic lights.
Overnight road closures will be required towards the end of the works schedule to ensure surfacing works are completed seamlessly.
This is going to add long delays to my journey time
We are sorry for any disruption that these works will cause. We will be doing everything we can to minimise disruption whilst working to complete these works as quickly and safely as possible. Taylor Wimpey and their Contractor will engage regularly with Staffordshire County Council to ensure the correct traffic management plan is implemented at all times.
How will residents be kept updated on the status of the works?
Taylor Wimpey have committed to keeping local residents up to date as work progresses. They will be writing to those that are directly affected by the works every three months. In each letter, they will confirm the current status of the works and the date of the next resident event, which will be held every three months from the point of work starting on site.
Will the public transport links be impacted?
The public transport operators in the A513 Beaconside area have been informed of and consulted on the works that are to take place. The details for each service will be directly managed by the relevant operator.
Who can we contact in the event that the traffic light system temporarily goes down?
Any highway-related issues should be reported to Staffordshire County Council at https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/reportit.
In the case of an emergency relating to the temporary traffic management, the Traffic Management sub-contractor (Traffix) can be contacted on 0800 819 9001.
How will the permanent traffic light system operate?
The permanent traffic signals will be connected to the Staffordshire County Council Urban Traffic Control system. All traffic signal stages will be demand dependent on traffic and pedestrian activity.
The temporary traffic signals will remain in place for the duration of the construction works.
What is the speed limit during the works and once the works have been completed?
The temporary speed limits have been determined by McPhillips, the Principal Contractor for the A513 Beaconside works, as part of their traffic management proposals. These temporary speed limits will be clearly displayed for road users who are travelling in the vicinity of the works site.
The permanent speed limit is shown on the A513 Beaconside and Redhill Roundabout combined scheme plan, which is linked above in the introductory section of this web page.
Will larger vehicles, including those carrying wide loads, still be able to travel as they normally do in the Beaconside area while the works are taking place?
Larger vehicles will still be able to navigate around the works site as the works take place. Abnormal load access will be maintained and managed by McPhillips, the Principal Contractor for the A513 Beaconside works.
Will I be able to turn in both directions when coming out of both Parkside Avenue junctions?
We apologise for any confusion that may have arisen at the public information event regarding the Parkside Avenue junctions’ access and egress. We can confirm that traffic can turn in all directions out of both Parkside Avenue junctions, as show in the following plans:
To avoid any confusion, there is a ‘no right turn’ instruction in place for road users from A513 Beaconside westbound turning right into Andrus Way.
Why are there so many traffic lights?
The Highway Improvement Works are being delivered in accordance with Taylor Wimpey Development approved planning layout.
How will these works benefit me?
These works were a condition of the planning permission that was granted for our Marston Grange development and were requested by Stafford Borough Council in order to ensure the road layout around the A513 Beaconside can accommodate an increased number of road users, whilst also bringing a number of benefits.
These benefits include:
- Reducing journey times
- Easing congestion
- Improving safety for all road users
How will access to the local school be impacted?
This is not part of the highway improvement works associated with the Taylor Wimpey development. For further information please contact Stafford Borough Council, who are the local planning authority.
Are there plans as part of the Beaconside works to widen the whole road?
This is not part of the highway improvement works associated with the Taylor Wimpey development. For further information please contact Stafford Borough Council, who are the local planning authority.