Posted on Monday 15th July 2024
Work to resurface Newton Road in Burton-on-Trent will start next week.
A major road in Burton will be completely resurfaced in a £600,000 scheme.
The Swan Junction, on the A511 Ashby Road at the south-eastern end of Burton Bridge, will undergo a seven-week overhaul that will see resurfacing of the main junction and the Newton Road/Bearwood Hill junction.
Crews will also repair drains, cut back vegetation and replace traffic lights and guardrails.
The Staffordshire County Council works will be done in three phases starting on 23 July, and will see a combination of road closures, temporary traffic signals and overnight works to minimise disruption.
Initial works to Bearwood Hill Road will be carried out under a road closure, with a one-way system operating along Newton Road in the direction from Mill Hill Lane towards Burton.
The left-hand filter lane on Burton Bridge will be suspended to traffic turning left onto Newton Road, and traffic will be unable to travel straight on from Stapenhill Road across to Newton Road.
During this time, crews will be working alongside National Grid who are installing ducts in the area, to minimise disruption and maximise the amount of work they can get done.
Phase two of the works start on 5 August, where traffic signals will be upgraded. These works will be carried out under temporary traffic signals and will be in operation 24/7. Added to this the left-hand filter lane on Burton Bridge may need to be closed to suspend traffic turning left onto Newton Road.
From 12 August, Burton Bridge will be reduced to one lane in and one lane out of the town. Crews will also be working overnight to reconstruct the carriageway.
Finally, crews will be finishing off works during phase three, which is scheduled to start on 30 August and last until 6 September.
Details about the traffic management for this scheme can be found at Staffordshire County Council’s website.
The works are all part of a wider £50 million investment into the county’s roads over three years.
Mark Deaville, Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet member for strategic highways, said:
“These extensive works are an essential part of improving the road network in Burton. Our crews will be working around the clock and are making great efforts to reduce disruption to residents and motorists as much as possible, and even teaming up with local utility companies to make the absolute most out of the road closures.
“However, as with any major works, some traffic delays can be expected. Letters with further information have been sent to any affected properties in the area, and we want to thank people in advance for their patience while these essential maintenance works are taking place.”
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