Work to install a new signalled junction in Burton has reached the halfway point, with temporary traffic lights set to replace the full road closure from Friday 9 October. Staffordshire County Council is installing four-way traffic lights at the junction of Henhurst Hill with Postern Road and Hopley Road to improve safety and manage traffic in the area.
Work completed so far
Over the last month, crews have carried out repairs to the road and started work to remodel the bus stop. The bus stop redesign will change where buses enter the stop and create new parking spaces for residents.
New speed limit signs have been installed to extend the 30mph speed limit along Henhurst Hill, with a 40mph buffer zone to deter speeding when the road fully reopens.
Maintenance crews have also brought forward pothole repairs in the area while the road is closed. This means the work can be completed without needing another road closure in future.
Temporary traffic lights from Friday
From Friday 9 October, the full road closure will be replaced with temporary traffic lights, allowing traffic through the area while the remaining work is completed. This will also help traffic flow during the annual Screamfest at National Forest Adventure Farm this month.
The £500,000 scheme is expected to be completed in around a month.
Weight limit now in force on B5017 and B5234
A new 7.5 tonne vehicle weight limit is now in force along the B5017, from the bottom end of Shobnall Road at the Parkway roundabout to the Six Roads End junction with the A515 Draycott Cliff. The weight limit also applies to the B5234 Newborough Road from Fiveways Roundabout at Needwood up to its junction with the A515.
This measure was introduced in response to residents' feedback about noise disruption from HGVs travelling through the area, particularly at night. New signs have been put up to make lorry drivers aware of the restriction. Enforcement will be the responsibility of Staffordshire Police.
All HGV drivers will still be able to access Burton via the A38, A511 and A515.
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