Smethwick / Tipton / Rowley Regis / Cradley Heath / Wednesbury - Temporary Road, Footpath & Cycleway Closures

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Oxford Road, Smethwick) (Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to  temporarily prohibit vehicles from  proceeding via Oxford Road from its junction with Melbourne Road for a distance of 120 metres. Traffic will be diverted via Melbourne Road, Middlemore Road & vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to commence and be completed by 14/08/2026 (9am-3pm only). Purpose – t o  facilitate the installation of two new telecoms poles by MJ Quinn for BT Openreach. For more information contact Alicia Donelly, working on behalf of MJ Quinn, on 01726 76286.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Bradley Street, Tipton) (Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding via Bradley Street from its junction with Burnt Tree for a distance of 10 metres. Traffic will be diverted via Tividale Road, New Birmingham Road, Burnt Tree & vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to commence and be completed by 16/08/2026 (9:30am-3:30pm only). Purpose – to facilitate repairs to a defective manhole cover and frame by Severn Trent Water. For more information contact Siddhi Kambli of Severn Trent Water – 0333 996 9800.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Park Lane West, Tipton) (Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding via Park Lane West, between Manor Road & Hill Street. Traffic will be diverted via Park Lane West, Sedgley Road East, Dudley Port, Burnt Tree, Birmingham New Road, Dudley Road, Sedgley Road West & vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to be completed by 17/08/2026, effective from 16/08/2026 (8pm-6am only). Purpose – to facilitate repairs to a defective manhole cover and frame by Severn Trent Water. For more information contact James Morgan of Severn Trent Water on 0345 602 7723.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Boscobel Avenue,Tipton) (Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily  prohibit vehicles  from proceeding along Boscobel Avenue, which will be closed at the junction of Mayfair Gardens for 75 metres, including the cul-de-sac the rear of property No’s 21-25 . Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. Traffic will be diverted via Mayfair Gardens, Park Lane West, Brewery Street & vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to be completed by 05/10/2026, effective from 17/08/2026 (24hr). Purpose – to facilitate access for mineshaft probing and treatment works by Van Elle Specialist Ltd on behalf of Sandwell MBC. For more information contact Paul Grocott of Van Elle Specialist Ltd on 01773 580580 or Clayton Maponga of Sandwell MBC on 07788 607202.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Broadmoor Avenue and Harvest Road, Smethwick) (Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding via the following roads in Smethwick: Broadmoor Avenue – 10 metres either side of the extended kerblines of Harvest Road. Traffic will be diverted via Hurst Road, William Road, Harold Road, The Oval, Paviliion Avenue & vice versa. Harvest Road – at the point of its junction with Broadmoor Avenue. Traffic will be diverted via Hurst Road & vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to commence and be completed by 18/08/2026 (9:30am3:30pm only). Purpose – to facilitate repairs to a defective manhole cover and frame by Severn Trent Water. For more information contact Siddhi Kambli of Severn Trent Water – 0333 996 1291.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Arthur Road and David Road, Tipton) (Temporary Road Closures) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Arthur Road, which will be closed at the junction of David Road, & David Road, which will be closed at the junction of Arthur Road. Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. Traffic will be diverted via Upper Church Lane, Powis Avenue, Glebefields Road & vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to commence and be completed by 20/08/2026 (9:30am-3:30pm). Purpose – to facilitate access to replace a defective service cover and frame by Severn Trent Water. For more information contact Siddhi Kambli of Severn Trent Water on 0333 996 1291.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Downing Street, Smethwick) (Temporary One-Way Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Downing Street, which will be closed one-way in a south-westerly direction between the junctions of Cornwall Road (southern side) & Bridge Street North. Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. Traffic will be diverted via Cornwall Road, Rabone Lane, Rolfe Street & Bridge Street North. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to be completed by 26/08/2026, effective from 20/08/2026 (24hr). Purpose – to facilitate access for electrical service works by National Grid Electricity Distribution.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Coneygree Road, Dudley Port, Tipton) (Temporary Road and Footway Closures) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles and pedestrians (eastern footway) from proceeding along Coneygree Road from the dividing line of property No’s 33a/34 to the dividing line of property No’s 35b/35c. Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. Traffic will be diverted via Dudley Port, Sedgley Road East and vice versa. Local pedestrian diversion routes will be signed at safe locations within the road closure area. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to be completed by 25/08/2026, effective from 17/08/2026. Purpose – to facilitate access for a new surface water sewer connection by SITU Energy Ltd. For more information contact Debbie Lawrence of SITU Energy Ltd on 07398 932507.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Powke Lane – Dudley Canal Bridge, Rowley Regis/Cradley Heath) (Temporary Footpath Closures) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit pedestrians from proceeding along the footpath from the side of 55 Powke Lane, Rowley Regis to the Dudley Canal Bridge, Cradley Heath (phased closures as detailed below):

Phase 1 (17th - 21st August 2026)

Closed from the side of 36 Mission Close to the Dudley Canal Bridge. A pedestrian diversion route will be signed via The springs, Owens Way, Waterfall Lane, Dudley Canal Tow Path & vice versa.

Phase 2 (24th August - 4th September 2026)

Closed from the side of 16 The Mount to the side of 36 Mission Close. A local pedestrian diversion route will be signed.

Phase 3 (24th August - 28th August 2026)

Closed between 68/70 Higgsfield Crescent. A pedestrian diversion route will be signed via Higgsfield Crescent, Owens Way, Mission Close, The Mount & vice versa.

Phase 4 (31st August - 11th September 2026

Closed at the side of 21 The Mount. A local pedestrian diversion route will be signed.

Phase 5 (14th September - 18th September 2026)

Closed at the side of 21 The Mount. A local pedstrian diversion route will be signed.

Phase 6 (21st September - 2nd October 2026)

Closed the side of 21 The Mount to the rear of 68 Higgsfield Crescent. A pedestrian diversion route will be signed via The Mount, Mission Close, Owens Way, Higgsfield Crescent & vice versa.

Phase 7 (5th - 9th October 2026)

Closed from the side of 55 Powke lane to the rear of 70 Higgsfield Crescent. A pedestrian diversion route will be signed via Powke lane, Terrace Street, Higgsfield Crescent & vice versa.

The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to be completed by 09/10/2026, effective from 17/08/2026 (24hr). Purpose – to facilitate access for public footpath improvement work by RW Services Ltd on behalf of Sandwell MBC. For more information contact Dean Webber of RW Services Ltd on 0121 352 1212 or 07479 104056.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Dugdale Street, Smethwick) (Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Dugdale Street in a northerly direction from its junction with Dudley Road to 45m from the junction of Moillett Street. Traffic will be diverted via Dudley Road, Winson Street, Abberley Street & vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to commence and be completed by 17/08/2026 (8am-4pm). Purpose – to facilitate the repair/replacement of a defective frame and cover. For more information contact James Morgan of Severn Trent Water on 0345 602 7723.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Holyhead Road, Wednesbury) (Temporary Road Closure & Cycle Lane Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Holyhead Road, which will be closed from its junction with Patent Shaft Roundabout for approximately 50 metres. A cycle lane closure will also be in place from its junction with Patent Shaft Roundabout to its junction with Holyhead Road. Access t o any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. Traffic will be diverted via Black Country New Road, Dudley Street & vice versa. T he maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to be completed by 21/08/2026, effective from 17/08/2026 (24hrs). Purpose – t o facilitate access for new connection works by Vodaphone UK.  For more information c ontact Michelle Battell of Vodaphone UK on 01622 233242.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Dudley Port, Tipton) (Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Dudley Port, which will be closed from south of its junction with Station Drive for approximately 40 metres. Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. Traffic will be diverted via Sedgley Road East, Park Lane West, Owen Street, Alexandra Road, Horseley Road, New Road & vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to be completed by 18/08/2026, effective from 17/08/2026 (7pm-6am). Purpose – to facilitate access for new repair works by Customer Solutions Plus on behalf of Severn Trent Water. For more information contact Mohammed Qasim of Sevent Trent Water on 0345 602 7723.