Commuter lane near Wolverhampton will be subject to closures for 18 months

From this week Dark Lane in Featherstone will be closed to motorists from the junction with Hilton Lane for a distance of approximately 328 yards for work to build the new link carriageways for the M54 and the M6 on the Staffordshire boundary.

The council states: “Notice is hereby given that Staffordshire County Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make an order the effect of which is to temporarily prohibit vehicles along Dark Lane, in Featherstone.

“For more information regarding access arrangements, timings and diversion routes visit the One Network website. The order will come into operation on September 7 and the said works will commence on or as near as practicable to that date.

“It is anticipated the works will be completed by February 28, 2028. The order will remain in force for a period of 18 months or until the M54/M6 links construction works, which it is proposed to carryout on or near the road have been completed, whichever is the earlier.”

The traffic order states: “Notice is hereby given that Staffordshire County Council on September 1 intends to make an order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding in that length of Dark Lane in Featherstone from the junction with Hilton Lane for a distance of approximately 328 yards in a south west direction unless the vehicle is being used in connection with the works; or unless the vehicle requires access to properties on the length of road or is being used for police, fire brigade or ambulance purpose.”

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