Next phase of major Walsall bridge construction gets underway - 10-week road closure begins
The next phase of the York’s Bridge project in Pelsall has begun, with some road closures in place.
The project will provide a new bridge over the Wyrley and Essington Canal along with major carriageway improvements. Practical completion of the project is expected by the end of 2025.
Starting yesterday (Monday), Norton Road closed for ten weeks, 24 hours a day, between Charles Crescent and Nest Common.
The closure will be removed on Tuesday, December 16, and is required to protect both the workforce and the public while critical engineering works are carried out.
This stage will see a series of complex tasks, including the construction of new embankments, retaining walls, drainage systems and gully connections. New surfaces, lighting, signage and road markings will also be installed.
A signed diversion route will be in place throughout the works linking the Walsall and Staffordshire areas. Access to individual properties and businesses will be maintained wherever possible.
Construction of the new York’s Bridge began in August 2024. Once complete, the new bridge will provide a safer route for all road users, including a two-way traffic bridge and a dedicated footway. The project will also deliver parking bays to improve access to Pelsall North Common, as well as two ponds and 540 trees planted as saplings.
Councillor Adrian Andrew, deputy leader of Walsall Council, said: “This is a vital stage in the delivery of York’s Bridge, and I want to thank residents and businesses for their patience while the works are completed.
“We know road closures cause disruption, but these measures are essential to keep people safe while the contractors carry out this complex work."
Works outside the current window will include fencing removal, subject to National England approval, which was put in place to protect great crested newts in the area during the work. There will also be tree planting, taking into account seasonal planting windows to give the landscape the best chance to thrive.
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