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Staffordshire County Council Commences Major Highways Improvement Scheme in Wetley Rocks

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Work on the £1.4 million highways improvement scheme at Wetley Rocks is progressing with the resurfacing phase commencing on Monday, September 15. The project, delivered by Staffordshire County Council, aims to improve the A520 main road through Wetley Rocks, from the vicinity of Oakland Close to the Texaco Petrol Station north of the village. The resurfacing phase is expected to be completed by Friday, September 26, with crews working to lay the surface course for the carriageway from the Texaco petrol station up to the Plough Bank junction.

Key Takeaways:

  • The £1.4 million highways improvement scheme at Wetley Rocks is being delivered by Staffordshire County Council and aims to improve the A520 main road through the village.
  • The resurfacing phase of the project will commence on Monday, September 15, and is expected to be completed by Friday, September 26.
  • The scheme includes improvements to the carriageway, footpaths, and drainage systems, as well as the resurfacing of footpaths to improve accessibility for pedestrians.
  • A change to the works programme has been made due to a problem with Openreach cables, which are too close to the road surface and need to be moved and buried deeper under the road.
  • Patrick Allen, Cabinet Support Member for Highways North at Staffordshire County Council, has stated that works are progressing well and that crews are keen to keep residents informed of any changes to the works.
  • The project is part of wider investment to improve roads right across Staffordshire, with many schemes taking place across the county.

Statistics:

  • The highways improvement scheme at Wetley Rocks is valued at £1.4 million.
  • The resurfacing phase of the project is expected to be completed by Friday, September 26.
  • Wider investment to improve roads right across Staffordshire has led to multiple highway schemes taking place across the county.

Sources:

  • "Patrick Allen at Wetley Rocks Councillor Patrick Allen says getting the work done as quickly as possible is a priority."
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  • Patrick Allen, Cabinet Support Member for Highways North at Staffordshire County Council

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