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# Councillor hopes works on road in Lichfield will make "noticeable difference" for residents and businesses
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/councillor-ho/
- Published: 2026-09-07T09:22:28.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-07T09:36:17.000Z
- Description: Works taking place in bid to tackle issues on Watery Lane.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Transport, News

A COUNCILLOR has welcomed works being carried out to repair a road in Lichfield.

Watery Lane has been blighted by potholes after the route was used as a cut-through by motorists trying to avoid recent road closures, as well as HGVs serving new housing developments.

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Work is taking place on the route, with Cllr Janet Higgins, Reform UK representative for Lichfield Rural West at Staffordshire County Council, saying that she hoped the repairs would make a "noticeable difference" to residents and businesses.

She said:

> "The current works on Watery Lane are for road repairs alongside clearance of the verge grips.  
>  
> "Highways have also confirmed that they have been in contact with local businesses and the ambulance hub ahead of the road closure.  
>  
> "I know the condition of Watery Lane and the potholes have been a source of frustration for residents and businesses alike. While there is still more work to do, it is good to see these repairs finally being carried out.  
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> "I hope they will make a noticeable difference for everyone who uses the road."