A5192 Eastern Avenue/Watery Lane junction upgrade

A major upgrade to the A5192 Eastern Avenue junction with Watery Lane in Lichfield is now under way to provide access to a new housing development.

The nine-month developer-funded scheme will include additional lanes, new traffic lights, road resurfacing, new and improved paths, signs and road markings and improved drainage. It is scheduled for completion in November 2025.

So that work to be carried out safely and as quickly as possible, traffic management will be in place throughout the scheme.

Details will be publicised as the project progresses, but this will include temporary signals, lane closures and some road closures.

The improved junction will enable safe and improved access onto Watery Lane and the new Redrow Homes Curborough Lakes development, which will have nearly 470 properties. Plans for more housing on adjacent land are expected to be submitted this year.

For any enquiries about the scheme, people should contact: mevans@mcphillips.co.uk.

Map of the planned works.

FAQs

Why is the scheme taking place?

The junction upgrade is needed to provide sufficient and safe access to the new Redrow Homes Curborough Lakes housing development, and any subsequent development on adjacent land, subject to approval by Lichfield District Council.

Who is responsible for the scheme?

The scheme is wholly developer-funded, with work carried out by McPhillips Wellington Ltd on behalf of the county council.

When is it taking place? 

The scheme begins on Monday January 27 and scheduled for completion in November 2025.

Will there be much disruption?

With any large scheme, unfortunately temporary traffic management and some resultant disruption will be inevitable. We’ll keep people up to date with traffic management changes an any diversions.

Who can I contact if I have any enquiries or concerns?

The project manager is Mike Evans from McPhillips who can be contacted on: mevans@mcphillips.co.uk.