Sandwell Borough (Multiple Areas) - Various Traffic Restrictions

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

The Borough Council of Sandwell
(Glover Street, West Bromwich)
(Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding via Glover Street from its junction with Trinity Way to its junction with Trinity Road South. Traffic will be diverted via Trinity Way, Birmingham Road, M5 J1 Roundabout, Kenrick Way & vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to be completed by 01/11/2026, effective from 24/10/2026. Purpose – to facilitate a water main rehabilitation scheme by South Staffs Water. For more information contact Megan Arnold of South Staffs Water on 07423 093982.

The Borough Council of Sandwell
(Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis)
(Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding via Penncricket Lane from its junction with the extended eastern kerbline of the entrance to Brandrick Trucks to its junction with the Penncricket Lane Network Rail Bridge. Traffic will be diverted via Penncricket Lane, Ashes Road, Titford Lane & vice versa. HGV’s will be advised to travel via A4123 Wolverhampton Road & A4034 Birchfield Lane/ Oldbury Road & vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to commence and be completed by 26/10/2026 (9:30am-3:30pm only). Purpose – to facilitate repairs to a defective manhole cover and frame by Severn Trent Water. For more information contact James Morgan of Severn Trent Water on 07918 389363.

The Borough Council of Sandwell
(Lodgefield Road, Rowley Regis)
(Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding via Lodgefield Road from its junction with Station Road to its junction with Chatsworth Road. Traffic will be diverted via Station Road, Coombs Road, Lodgefield Road & vice versa. A prohibition of left turning out of Chatsworth Road into Lodgefield Road will operate throughout the duration of the works. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to be completed by 09/11/2026, effective from 26/10/2026. Purpose – to facilitate the replacement of a gas main by Cadent Gas Ltd. For more information contact Gareth Roach of Cadent Gas Ltd on 07345 779350.

The Borough Council of Sandwell
(Lyndon, Lewisham Street and Stoney Lane, West Bromwich)
(Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding via the following roads In West Bromwich:

Lyndon – from its junction with Lewisham Street for a distance of 10 metres.

Lewisham Street – from its junction with Lyndon/Stoney Lane for a distance of 10 metres.

Stoney Lane – from its junction with Lewisham Street for a distance of 10 metres.

Traffic will be diverted via All Saints Way, Cronehills

Linkway, Congregation Way, Reform Street, Seagar Street, St Clement’s Lane & vice versa and also via Hallam Street, Parsonage Street, All Saints Way & vice versa.

The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to commence and be completed by 27/10/2026 (9:30am-3:30pm only). Purpose – to facilitate repairs to a defective manhole cover & frame by Severn Trent Water. For more information contact Rhodri Davies of Severn Trent Water on 03339 969800.

The Borough Council of Sandwell
(Harborne Road, Oldbury
(Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding via Harborne Road from its junction with Abbey Road for a distance of 60 metres in a southerly direction. Traffic will be diverted via Abbey Road, Pottery Road & vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to commence and be completed by 30/10/2026 (9:30am-3:30pm only). Purpose – to facilitate the installation of a new telecoms pole by Openreach. For more information contact Andrew Butterworth of M J Quinn (working on behalf of Openreach) on 0151 547 8800.

The Borough Council of Sandwell
(Cemetery Road, Oldbury)
(Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding via Cemetery Road from its junction with the access road to No’s 11,30,32 & 34 Cemetery Road for a distance of 70 metres in a north-easterly direction. Traffic will be diverted via Rood End Road, Oldbury Road, Mallin Street & vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to commence and be completed by 30/10/2026 (9:30am-3:30pm only). Purpose – to facilitate carriageway remedial works by Severn Trent Water. For more information contact Helen Middleton of Severn Trent Water on 07918 389363.

The Borough Council of Sandwell
(Hall Street, Oldbury)
(Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Hall Street, which will be closed between the junctions of Crosswells Road & Vicarage Street. Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. Traffic will be diverted via Crosswells Road, Vicarage Road, Vicarage Street & vice versa. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to be completed by 30/10/2026, effective from 26/10/2026 (24hr). Purpose – to facilitate access for water main rehabilitation works and associated service connections by South Staffs Water. For more information contact Holly Lingard of South Staffs Water on 01922 638282.

The Borough Council of Sandwell
(Upper Chapel Street & Dudley Road West, Oldbury)
(Temporary Road Closure, One-Way Road Closure & Right Turn Ban) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Upper Chapel Street, which will be closed from its junction with Dudley Road West for approximately 10 metres. A one-way road closure will also be in place on Dudley Road West from the eastern boundary line of property No.53 to the western boundary of property No.63. A right turn ban will also be in place on Dudley Road West at the junction of Upper Chapel Street for the duration of the road closures. Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. Traffic will be diverted via Dudley Road West, Tividale Road, New Birmingham Road, Lower City Road & Dudley Road East. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to commence and be completed by 26/10/2026 (9:30am-3:30pm). Purpose – to facilitate access for maintenance works by Severn Trent Water. For more information contact Siddhi Kambli on behalf of Severn Trent Water on 0333 9961291.

The Borough Council of Sandwell
(Harvest Road, Rowley Regis)
(Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along Harvest Road, which will be closed from north of its junction with Harvest View Care Home to south of its junction with Cornfield Road. Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. A traffic diversion route will not be signed. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to be completed by 28/10/2026, effective from 26/10/2026 (8am-6pm). Purpose – to facilitate access for telecomms works by WHP Telecomms. For more information contact Centruion Traffic Management on 0113 2775360.

The Borough Council of Sandwell
(Horseley Heath, Tipton)
(Temporary Cycle Lane Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit cycles from proceeding along Horseley Heath from west of its junction with Upper Church Lane for approximately 120 metres. Access to any affected frontages will be maintained, but only when safety permits. A traffic diversion route will not be signed – cyclists to dismount. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to be completed by 29/10/2026, effective from 26/10/2026 (24hrs). Purpose – to facilitate access for new connection works on behalf of Cadent Gas Ltd. For more information contact Chris Lilley of Cadent Gas Ltd on 0800 111999.

The Borough Council of Sandwell
(Wilford Road, West Bromwich)
(Temporary One-Way Road Closure) and
(Stanway Road, West Bromwich)
(Temporary Road Closure) Order 2026 intends to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding one-way in a south-easterly direction along Wilford Road, which will be closed between the junctions of Lily Street (south-east side) & All Saints Way (26/10/2026-16/11/2026) & Stanway Road, which will  be closed between the junctions of All Saints Way & Overton Place (eastern side) (23/11/2026-07/12/2026). Access to any affected frontages within either road closure will be maintained but only when safety permits. A traffic diversion route for the Wilford Road one-way road closure will be signed via Church Lane, Vicarage Road, Heath Lane, Walsall Road & Lyndhurst Road. A traffic diversion route for the Wilford Road one-way closure will be signed via Church Lane, Old Meeting Street, The Expressway & All Saints Way. A traffic diversion route for the Stanway Road closure will be signed via Vicarage Road, Church Lane, Wilford Road, All Saints Way & vice versa. A traffic diversion route for the Stanway Road closure will be signed via All Saints Way, Heath Lane, Vicarage Road & vice versa. A traffic diversion route for the Stanway Road closure will be signed via Vicarage Road, Heath Lane, Walsall Road, Lyndhurst Road & Hollyhedge Road. The maximum duration is 18 months, but the work is expected to be completed by 07/12/2026, effective from 26/10/2026 (24hr). Purpose – to facilitate access for gas main replacent works by Cadent Gas Ltd.