Oldbury / Cradley Heath / Smethwick - Temporary One Way Restrictions & Road Closures

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Dudley Road, Oldbury) (Temporary One-Way Operation) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding via Dudley Road other than in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 260 metres from its junction with Oldbury Ringway. A diversion route will be signed for south-east bound traffic via Roway Lane, West Bromwich Street, Fountain Lane, Bromford Road & Oldbury Ringway. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work necessitating the closure is expected to be carried out in two phases; 18/10/2026 - 04/12/2026 & 04/01/2027 - 11/06/2027. Purpose – to facilitate the installation of bus & cycle lanes at the junction of Dudley Road/Oldbury Ringway by Bridge Construction working for Sandwell MBC (Cross City Bus Scheme). For more information contact Trevor Chatwin (Sandwell MBC) on 07968 415373 or Richard Lewis (Bridge Construction) on 07960 193277.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (High Haden Road, Cradley Heath) (Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding via High Haden Road from its junction with the extended boundary of No’s 83/85 to its junction with the extended boundary of No’s 93/95. Traffic will be diverted via Coombs Road, Furnace Hill, Haden Hill Road, Halesowen Road & vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to commence and be completed by 20/10/2026 (9am - 3pm only). Purpose – to facilitate the replacement of a telegraph pole by M J Quinn for Openreach. For more information contact Alicia Donelly of Quantum Traffic Management (working for M J Quinn) on 01724 786286.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Forster Street, Smethwick) (Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding via Forster Street from its junction with St Paul’s Road to its junction with the extended boundary of No’s 45/46. Traffic will be diverted via St Paul’s Road, Lodge Road & vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to commence and be completed by 22/10/2026 (8am - 6pm only). Purpose – to facilitate the replacement of a telegraph pole by M J Quinn for Openreach. For more information contact Leon Boyle of GTM (working for M J Quinn) on 07966 245247.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Park Hill Road, Smethwick) (Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding via Park Hill Road from its junction with the extended boundary line of No’s 55/56 to the extended boundary line of No’s 67/68. Traffic will be diverted via Westfield Road, Highfield Road, Arden Road, Watery Lane & vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to commence and be completed by 22/10/2026 (9am - 3:30pm only). Purpose – to facilitate the replacement of a telegraph pole by M J Quinn for Openreach. For more information contact Andrew Butterfield of M J Quinn on 0151 547 8800.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Marshall Street, Smethwick) (Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Marshall Street, which will be closed between the dividing lines of property No’s 19/20 & 22/23. Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. Traffic will be diverted via West Park Road, St Pauls Road, Marshall Street & vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to commence and be completed by 20/10/2026 (9:30am - 3:30pm). Purpose – to facilitate access to replace a telecommunication pole by M J Quinn on behalf of Openreach.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Cheshire Road, Smethwick) (Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Cheshire Road, which will be closed from the gable end of property No.28 to the dividing line of property No’s 30A/31A. Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. Traffic will be diverted via High Street, Coopers Lane, Broomfield, The Uplands, Parkes Street & Edward Road. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to commence and be completed by 20/10/2026 (9:30am - 3:30pm). Purpose – to facilitate access to replace a telecommunication pole by M J Quinn on behalf of Openreach.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Peartree Road, Smethwick) (Temporary Road Closure and Footway Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Peartree Road (cul-de-sac), which will be closed from the eastern boundary line of property No.26 for the entirety of Peartree Road cul-de-sac. A footway closure will also be in place from the eastern boundary of property No.26 for the entirety of the Peartree Road cul-de-sac. Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. A traffic diversion route will not be signed as Peartree Road is not a through road. A pedestrian diversion route will not be signed; however, marshals will be on site to guide pedestrians. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to commence and be completed by 20/10/2026 (9am - 3:30pm). Purpose – to facilitate access for the installation of a new telegraph pole. For more information contact M J Quinn on behalf of Openreach on 0151 547 8800.

The Borough Council of Sandwell (Market Street, Oldbury) (Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Market Street which will be closed from its junction with Church Street for approximately 55 metres. Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. Traffic will be diverted via Church Street, Wesley Street & Queen Street. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to be completed by 25/10/2026, effective from 19/10/2026 (24hrs). Purpose – to facilitate access for the use of a crane by Colour & Work. For more information contact Ross Oliver of Colour & Work on 07985 732915.