Wolverhampton Council is set to begin a series of overnight roadworks on one of the West Midlands' most heavily trafficked roads. The works will take place over three nights at the roundabout in the Three Tuns area, where the A449 Stafford Road and Three Tuns Lane intersect.
Starting from 7pm on Wednesday, 19 August, until 5am on Friday, 21 August, the roundabout will be closed temporarily each night to allow for resurfacing and relining operations. Diversions will be in place to manage traffic throughout the closure period.
Stafford Road has been identified as one of the busiest sections in the West Midlands, ranking second in congestion within the Black Country. Drivers on the southbound stretch between Junction 2 of the M54 and the A460 Cannock Road experience an average delay of 75.9 seconds per mile.
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The upcoming resurfacing works are part of a wider £10 million programme aimed at improving highways across Wolverhampton. The council emphasises that while these improvements may cause some temporary disruption, they are crucial for maintaining the condition of major routes that support thousands of daily journeys.
Councillor Bhupinder Gakhal, Cabinet Member for Transport, highlighted the importance of the maintenance work, stating: “This is another key route being resurfaced that supports thousands of journeys every day, so keeping it in good condition is vital for residents, businesses and everyone who travels through the city.”
He added that the roadworks contribute to the city’s broader investment in infrastructure, following recent completion of improvements at Chapel Ash island and Ring Road St Georges.
“The approach of planned preventative maintenance helps us prevent further deterioration of our roads,” Councillor Gakhal explained. “This strategy will reduce the need for urgent pothole repairs in the future, ensuring our road network remains in the best possible condition for years to come.”