Sandwell Borough: Tipton, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Oldbury, Cradley Heath - Temporary Road Closure

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Railway Street, Tipton)
(Temporary Road Closure) Order 2025 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Railway Street from the junction of Horseley Road to the entrance for CCR Forming Ltd (north-western side). Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. Traffic will be diverted via Horseley Heath, Horseley Road and vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months but the work is expected to be completed by 31/12/2026, effective from 14/09/2025 (24hr). Purpose – to facilitate access for the implementation of the permanent road layout for the new metro facility by Midland Metro Alliance.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Reservoir Road, Rowley Regis)
(Temporary Road Closure) Order 2025 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Reservoir Road, which will be closed from the dividing line of property Nos. 45/45A to the access road to Moorlands Court (eastern side). Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. Traffic will be diverted via Uplands Avenue, Mincing Lane, Enville Road and vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months but the work is expected to be completed by 06/10/2025 effective from 15/09/2025 (24hr). Purpose – to facilitate access for gas main works by Cadent Gas Ltd. For more information please contact Donna Palfreyman of Trinity Team on 07890 256473.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Brook Street, Smethwick)
(Temporary Road Closure) Order 2025 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Brook Street, which will be closed from the gable end of property No.12 for a distance of 30 metres in a westerly direction. Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. Traffic will be diverted via Cutler Street, Baldwin Street, Soho Way, Crocketts Lane and vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months but the work is expected to commence and be completed by 15/09/25. Purpose – to facilitate access to replace a defective manhole frame and cover by Severn Trent Water.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (George Road, Oldbury)
(Temporary Road Closure) Order 2025 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along George Road from the roundabout at the junction with Bleakhouse Road to the junction with Hill Top Road (eastern side). Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. Traffic will be diverted via Pottery Road, Norman Road, Hurst Road, Salop Road, Bristnall Hall Road and vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months but the work is expected to commence and be completed by 16/09/2025
(9:30am-3:30pm). Purpose – to facilitate access to replace a defective manhole frame and cover by Severn Trent Water. For more information please contact Severn Trent Water on 0345 602 7723.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Woods Lane, Cradley Heath)
(Temporary Road Closure) Order 2025 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Woods Lane, which will be closed from the junction of Chester Road for a distance of 50 metres in a southerly direction. Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. Traffic will be diverted via Forge Lane, Cradley Forge, Maypole Hill, Lyde Green, Bridge Street, Cradley Road, Chester Road and vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months but the work is expected to be completed by 16/09/2025 effective from 15/09/2025 (11pm-5am). Purpose – to facilitate access to inspect the railway crossing point by Network Rail.