'Expect delays, plan head': Essential water works disrupts major Birmingham New Road junction
By Emma Walker
Published 2nd Nov 2026, 08:57 GMT
‘Expect delays, plan ahead’
Motorists are facing delays at a junction of the Birmingham New Road near Tipton due to essential water works.
West Midlands Roads said there is a lane closure on the A4123 Birmingham New Road, junction with Sedgley Road.
The lane is closed by South Staffs Water for ‘essential works’ and will be in place until Wednesday November, 4.
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