A NINE-MONTH project to upgrade a junction in Lichfield is set to begin next week.
Staffordshire County Council has confirmed work will start on the Eastern Avenue and Watery Lane junction on 27th January.
The upgrade will see additional lanes added along with new traffic lights, resurfacing and drainage and signage improvements.
The work – which is being funded as part of the new Curborough Lakes housing development on Watery Lane – is expected to be completed by November.
Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet member for strategic highways, Cllr Mark Deaville, said:
“The upgrade to this junction is needed to provide safe access off the busy Eastern Avenue onto Watery Lane and what will be a substantial new homes development.
“This developer-funded scheme is scheduled for a late autumn finish and there will be some disruption during the works, so we’d like to thank people in advance for their patience.
“We will keep people update on progress and changes to traffic management throughout the scheme.”
Traffic management will be in place throughout the works, with different phases featuring temporary traffic lights and road closures.
More details are available on the Staffordshire County Council website.
