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Sandwell: West Bromwich, Oldbury, Wednesbury, Cradley Heath, Rowley Regis, Smethwick - Various Traffic Regulations
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SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
The Borough Council of Sandwell (Grange Road, West Bromwich)
(Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding via Grange Road, from its junction with Lodge Road to the extended boundary between No’s 9/11 Grange Road. Traffic will be diverted via Dartmouth Street, High Street, Lodge Road & vice versa, & also via Dartmouth Road, Oak Lane, Oxford Road, Lodge Road & vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to be completed by 22/05/2026, effective from 20/05/2026. Purpose – to facilitate carriageway remedial works by South Staffs Water. For more information contact Lauren Silk of South Staffs Water on 07590 424224.
The Borough Council of Sandwell (Underhill Walk, Oldbury)
(Temporary Footpath Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit access for pedestrians via Underhill Walk. A pedestrian diversion route will be signed via Whyley Walk, Station Road & vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to be completed by 22/05/2026, effective from 20/05/2026. Purpose – to facilitate the installation of new ducting by BT Openreach. For more information contact Geraldine Barrett of BT Openreach on 0808 100 0439.
The Borough Council of Sandwell (Woden Road West, Wednesbury)
(Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Woden Road West, which will be closed between the gable ends of property Nos 7 & 13. Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. Traffic will be diverted via Darlaston Road, Pinfold Street, Dangerfield Lane & vice versa. Advance signage will be installed at the Moxley Junction Roundabout advising no access to Woden Road West from Dangerfield Lane & to follow a signed diversion route via Moxley Road & Pinfold Street. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to commence and be completed by 17/05/2026 (9:30am-3:30pm). Purpose – to facilitate access to replace a defective service cover and frame by Severn Trent Water.
The Borough Council of Sandwell (St Annes Road, Cradley Heath)
(Temporary One-Way Road Closure), (Compton Road and Woodhouse Way, Cradley Heath) (Temporary No Right Turn Restrictions) and (Woodhall Street, Cradley Heath)
(No Left Turn Restriction) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along St Annes, which will be closed one-way in a southerly direction between the junctions of Dudley Wood Road/Quarry Road to Fox Oak Street. Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. Traffic will be diverted via Quarry Road, Saltwells Road, Cradley Road, Newtown Lane & Fox Oak Street. A further traffic diversion route will be signed via Dudley Wood Road, Saltwells Road, Cradley Road, Newtown Lane & Fox Oak Street. The order intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding via a right turn from both Compton Road & Woodhouse Way to St Annes Road. The order intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding via a left turn from Woodhall Street to St Annes Road. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work for the closure is expected to be completed by 22/06/2026, effective from 18/05/2026 (24hrs). Purpose –to facilitate access for gas service works by Cadent Gas Ltd. For more information contact Joseph Weaver of Cadent Gas Ltd on 07935 077060.
The Borough Council of Sandwell (Dudley Road West, Oldbury)
(Temporary One-Way Road Closures) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Dudley Road West, which will be closed one-way in a westerly direction at the junction of Dudley Road East. Traffic will be diverted via Tipton Road, Sedgley Road East, Dudley Port, Burnt Tree, New Birmingham Road & Tividale Road. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to be completed by 24/05/2026, effective from 17/05/2026 (24hr). Purpose – to facilitate urgent access for gully repairs by Haystoun Construction Ltd on behalf of Sandwell MBC.
The Borough Council of Sandwell (Newbury Walk, Rowley Regis)
(Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Newbury Walk (cul-de-sac), which will be closed at the junction of Bluestone Walk. Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to be completed by 15/05/2026, effective from 11/05/2026. Purpose – to facilitate the connection of new storm and foul water sewer connections at the rear of No.13 Portway Hill. For more information contact Prashant Sikka of Pravi Developments Ltd on 07890 087717.
The Borough Council of Sandwell (Vicarage Road, Wednesbury)
(Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Vicarage Road from the dividing lines of property Nos 18 & 20 to the dividing line of property Nos 26 & 28. Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. Traffic will be diverted via Clarkson Road, Wood Green Road & vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to be completed by 20/05/2026, effective from 18/05/2026 (24hrs). Purpose – to facilitate access for repair works by South Staffs Water. For more information contact Megan Gibbs of South Staffs Water on 01922 638282.
The Borough Council of Sandwell (Richmond Road, Smethwick)
(Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Richmond Road, which will be closed from its junction with Bearwood Road for approximately 15 metres. Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. Traffic will be diverted via Bearwood Road, Belmont Road, Merrivale Road & vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to be completed by 20/05/2026, effective from 18/05/2026 (24hrs). Purpose – to facilitate access for repair works by Comex 2000. For more information contact Jeremy Short of Comex 2000 on 07970 315606.
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