Two busy Black Country routes will close for weekend highway works - see diversion
Black Country routes to close for weekend works
The A457 Oldbury Ringway and A457 Dudley Road will be closed for highway works in two weekend closures, with the aim of improving the reliability of the number 87 bus.
Both routes will be closed to traffic on November 21-22 and November 28-29.
This is in addition to the one-way closure towards Oldbury that has been in place since October.
During these works, there will be an installation of new signal-controlled pedestrian crossing near Oldbury Ringway and there will be carriageway widening and footway modification works to accommodate an eastbound bus lane and new cycling infrastructure along Dudley Road near Oldbury Ringway.
As well as changes to signing and carriageway markings to reflect these improvements on the highway.
Traffic diversion:
The A457 Dudley Road East is already operating under a one-way traffic system only permitted to travel from Oldbury towards Tipton.
Traffic travelling towards Oldbury should diverted by the signed diversion route.
These arrangements are expected to remain in place until around spring 2027.
Signed diversions should be in place along Roway Lane, West Bromwich Street, Fountain Lane, Bromford Lane and Oldbury Ringway.
Bus diversions:
National Express bus 87 will follow the same diversion as other vehicles during the one-way closure of Dudley Road East.
Three bus stops will be temporarily closed during the works.
Locals can catch the bus towards Meadows School if their usual bus stop is closed.
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