Road closures as £1m resurfacing project begins

A million-pound road resurfacing project is due to get under way in Tamworth on Monday, bringing road closures.

The scheme at B5493 Aldergate and A513 Upper Gungate will see reconstruction and resurfacing of highway between Lichfield Street and Comberford Road.

The project will be spilt into five different phases, with one worked on at a time.

The first phase of works will take place at Aldergate, between the signalised junction of Lichfield Street and the junction of Corporation Street.

Work will also include improvements to a section of Offa Drive, along with repairs to kerbs, crossings and ironwork in the area.

Staffordshire County Council's cabinet member for highways Rob Pritchard said it was fantastic to see the scheme move forward.

"This is not only a key local traffic route, but many drivers use it to get to the M42, Ashby, Alrewas, Burton and the National Memorial Arboretum," he said.

Road closures will be in place, with signed diversions. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where safe to do so.

The project is expected to take about 12 weeks to complete and is said by the council to be part of a wider £45m investment in the county's roads over three years.

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