Posted on Friday 24th November 2023
A major road improvement scheme to the north of Stafford is progressing with further road surfacing set to take place next week.
The project has seen the construction of a roundabout junction to provide access to the new Pets at Home development on the A34, which is now open. It is expected to employ more than 750 people when fully operational.
Staffordshire County Council’s highways team has built a new roundabout on the A34 to provide access to the development. The works have been funded by commercial property developer Stoford.
Two overnight closures in both directions will be needed for this phase of works to be completed between the A51 Aston roundabout and A513 Redhill roundabout. The closures will be in place on Wednesday November 29 and Thursday November 30 between 8pm and 6am. A signed diversion route in place via A5013, A519, A51. Access to homes and businesses will be maintained during the closures.
The highways scheme includes improved cycling and pedestrian facilities, a signalised crossing, new bus stops and improved street lighting. It is scheduled for completion in the next few weeks.
Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet member for highways and transport David Williams said:
We’re now reaching the final stages of this project which provides access to the new Pets at Home development that is creating hundreds of jobs in our county.
While road surfacing takes place we will unfortunately need to put the overnight closures in place, helping us to do the work safely and as quickly as possible.
We’d like to thank people for their understanding and look forward to the scheme completion in the coming weeks.”
Employment opportunities at the 670,000sq ft facility are being advertised and can be found at: www.petsathomejobs.com