Latest Updates on the Churchfields Urban Highway Improvement Scheme

Major Churchfields highway improvement works complete 

Works to make improvements to transport links in the Churchfields area of Kidderminster are now complete.

The completion of this important scheme, delivered by Worcestershire County Council, is a key milestone in the longer-term plan to introduce much needed housing in this part of the town.

The finished Churchfields Highway Improvement Scheme now means there is a brand-new link access road from the A456 Ringway roundabout through to Churchfields. In addition, part of the road network has been converted into an A road, making the road and footpaths wider. The gyratory at Horsefair has also been redesigned and Blackwell Street has been made one-way allowing for better flow of traffic.

Work has also been completed to add a dedicated left in, left out junction, providing a new access route to St Marys Street off the Ringway.

Churchfields highway improvements taking shape 

Works to make improvements to transport links in the Churchfields area of Kidderminster are progressing well, with an important part of the scheme already in operation.

To allow works to progress there are some upcoming night closures planned of the A456 St Marys Ringway between the Sainsbury’s junction and the A451 Stourbridge Road, Blackwell Street, Churchfields and the Horsefair to undertake surfacing works. 

Closures will be in place from Sunday 8 November from 8pm-5am for up to 10 nights, excluding weekends. During the day, the junction will be open as usual, under temporary traffic lights. Diversions will be in place during the closures.

Churchfields highway improvements set to take a huge step forward 

Works to make improvements to transport links in the Churchfields area of Kidderminster are set to take a huge step forward next week.

One of the key elements of the Churchfields Highway improvement Scheme is the creation of a new link access from the A456 Ringway roundabout through to Churchfields. Works are almost complete on this section and the new link road will be open to vehicles from Tuesday 18th August.

Works have also taken place to convert Churchfields into an A-road and works to redesign the gyratory at the Horsefair are ongoing.

Ringway lane closure

From Monday 8 June the inside lane around the roundabout from the Ringway to Blackwell Street in Kidderminster will be closed for approximately six weeks.

Horsefair and Broad Street junction closure

Please be aware that a closure will be in place between Friday 22nd and Tuesday 26th May, to allow for works on the Horsefair/Broad Street junction as part of the wider scheme of works.

There will be some evening/nightime working.

A diversion will be in place.

Please note that works may be subject to change.

Churchfields improvement works picking up pace

Works by Worcestershire County Council to improve transport links in the Churchfields area of Kidderminster are set to pick up pace next week.

Works are already underway to convert part of Churchfields into an A-road and to redesign the Horsefair and the next phase of the improvements will see work on the A456 Ringway.

This is to prepare for the joining of the new slip road between the Ringway and Churchfields and the development of the ‘left in, left out’ junction at St Marys Street. 

Part of the preparations include utility diversions by BT, Cadent Gas, Western Power Distribution and Severn Trent Water in addition to installation of new street lighting.

To allow these diversion works to take place, the inside lane of the Ringway between Lower Mill Street and the roundabout with Blackwell Street will be closed on Monday 2nd March for approximately three months.

Next Step for Churchfields improvements 

Works to improve transport links in the Churchfields area of Kidderminster are set to take another step forward next month.

So far, works have focused on clearing the land on the former CMS site and a range of utility diversion works around the new entrances to the link road off the roundabout to Churchfields. The next phase of works will see part of Churchfields turned into an A-road and the reconfiguration of the Horsefair.

Works will include full reconstruction of the highway and footways and the installation of new drainage. Utility companies will also make use of the closures to undertake further work in order to minimise disruption. During these closures, diversions will be in place.

To allow these works to progress full road closures, in both areas, will be required and these are planned to start week beginning Monday 10th February 2020.

The Churchfields Urban Highway Improvement Scheme, funded by partners, is being delivered by Worcestershire County Council to help ease congestion and support the delivery of new homes planned for the area.

Churchfields highway improvements set to get underway

The scheme to make improvements to transport links in the Churchfields area of Kidderminster will start later this month.

Works on the Churchfields Urban Highway Improvement Scheme will start during week commencing 14 October to support the delivery of new homes planned for the area. The scheme is being delivered by Worcestershire County Council.

Preparatory works have already taken place to secure the former CMS site, including establishing site boundaries, installing fencing and ground investigation works.

The next phase of the scheme will focus on the main programme of works, aimed at improving traffic flow and access in and around the Churchfields area. This work includes, converting Churchfields into an A-road, redesigning the gyratory at Horsefair, making Blackwell Street one way and creating a new link road access from the A456 Ringway roundabout through to Churchfields.

There will also be a dedicated left in left out junction, providing access to St Marys Street off the Ringway.

January 2021

Works to make improvements to transport links in the Churchfields area of Kidderminster are now complete.

The completion of this important scheme is a key milestone in the longer-term plan to introduce much needed housing in this part of the town.

The finished Churchfields Highway Improvement Scheme now means there is a brand-new link access road from the A456 Ringway roundabout through to Churchfields. In addition, part of the road network has been converted into an A road, making the road and footpaths wider. The gyratory at Horsefair has also been redesigned and Blackwell Street has been made one-way allowing for better flow of traffic.

Work has also been completed to add a dedicated left in, left out junction, providing a new access route to St Marys Street off the Ringway.

October 2020

One of the key elements of the scheme is the new link access from the A456 Ringway roundabout through to Churchfields, which opened in August.

Over the past couple of months, works have focussed on the redesign of the gyratory at the Horsefair and changing Blackwell Street to a one-way system.

June 2020

Work has been progressing well since the government relaxations on site working. Work is being carried out in accordance with the Highway Sector’s Site Operating Procedures with regard to the control of Coronavirus (Covid-19).

The next phase will see essential works on the Horsefair and Broad Street junction to bring the junction up to A road quality.

February 2020

Work is well underway to convert part of Churchfields into an A-road and to redesign the Horsefair. Closures in both areas are now in place.

Work starts on Monday 4 March on the A456 St Marys Ringway. This work includes a closure of the inside lane of the Ringway to allow for the development of the entrance to the new link road and the left in left out lane at St Marys Street. The closure will be in place from Lower Mill Street to the roundabout with Blackwell Street and will last for approximately three months.   

January 2020

Over the past couple of months, work has focused on preparing the land on the former CMS site and a number of major utility diversions. Western Power, Openreach and Virgin Media have all completed diversion works around the new entrances to the link road off the roundabout to Churchfields.

The next phase will see essential works starting on Churchfields to convert it into an A-road and the reconfiguration of the gyratory on the Horsefair. To allow these works to progress full road closures, in both areas, will be required and these are planned to start on Wednesday 12th February 2020. A diversion will be in place for approximately two months.

November 2019

Work is underway in the area and has, so far, focused on clearing the former CMS site, including the demolition of the old building. Work has also started on a number of utility diversions.