Stoke-on-Trent Highways

09/06/2026

🚦 **Have Your Say on Proposed Red Routes in Burslem** 🚦

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is proposing the introduction of Red Routes along Market Street and Moorland Road, from Westport Road to Jackson Street, to help reduce congestion, improve road safety, and keep traffic moving efficiently.

Key features of the proposal include:
🔴 Replacement of existing yellow lines with Red Route restrictions.
🚫 No stopping except in designated loading bays and disabled parking areas.
📦 Loading bays provided to support local businesses.
🛣️ Improved traffic flow and reduced delays for all road users.
📹 CCTV enforcement to help ensure compliance.

Residents, businesses, commuters, and visitors are invited to review the proposals and provide feedback.

📅 **Consultation closes: 24 June 2026**

You can return your completed questionnaire by:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📮 Post: Civic Centre, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1HH

Your feedback is important and will help inform decisions on the future of the scheme.

For more information and to view the proposals, please see the consultation documents.

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

🚧 Upcoming Highway Works – Week Starting 8th June 2026 🚧

Please take note of the scheduled works across the city and plan your journeys accordingly:

🔧 Pothole Pro Works

The Pothole Pro will be carrying out small patch repairs to the carriageway.

These include:

• 08/06- Cauldon Road- Hanley Park, Joiners Square and Shelton
• 09/06- Lytton Street- Hartshill Park and Stoke
• 10/06- 174-176 Cobridge Road footway works- Etruria and Hanley
• 11/06- New Inn Lane jct Werburgh Drive- Hanford, Newstead and Trentham
• 12/06- Ford Green Road jct Spragg House Lane- Badderley, Milton and Norton
• 08/06-12/06-Cobridge Lights - carriageway patching - night works

🛣️ Carriageway Resurfacing

Works to improve carriageways in the city continue this week.

Schemes include:

• Chell Heath Road
• Dividy Road, between Anchor Road and Beverley Drive - carriageway resurfacing

Future carriageway resurfacing schemes (dates subject to change depending on completion of other surfacing projects or adverse weather conditions):

• Blurton Road
• Botteslow Street

🛣️ Carriageway Surface Treatment

Phase 1 Spray and Chips:

• Reginald Mitchell Way
• High Street
• Leek Road
• Moorland Road

🚌 Non-Highway Projects

Schemes include:

• Longton Public Realm- works continue for several weeks
• South Wolfe Street- works continue for several weeks

🚶 Footway Resurfacing

Works to improve footways in the city continue this week. Schemes include:

• Woolliscroft Road- Footway Reconstruction.

Works will take place over several weeks

🛝 Playground Projects

Work commencing Monday 08/06/2026.

• Continuation of Bentilee / Ubberley playground repainting.
• Repainting and repairs Foley Park playground.
• Repainting Drive Park playground.

🌳Public Right of Way Projects

• Phase 3 of Cockster Brook path improvements- Hollybush Ward

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we continue to improve local roads and infrastructure. 👷‍♂️🚗

04/06/2026

🚧 Park Hall Road – Highway Safety Scheme 🚧

Following a petition to reduce speed by the introduction of speed cameras along Parkhall Road we’re thrilled to share plans for the Park Hall Road Highway Safety Scheme!

Due to data received from traffic counts and the SSRP (Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership) decision not to install cameras we propose the following measures;

We have now commenced to the public consultation phase; the plans are now ready to view below.

Key Proposed Enhancements:

✅ The existing 40 mph speed limit will be reduced to 30 mph to enhance safety for all road users.
✅ Speed humps, cushions and traffic islands are to be installed along Park Hall Road to reduce traffic speed.
✅ Pedestrian Crossing Point on junction of Glandore road will be relocated to the East of the junction to prevent conflict with larger vehicles.
✅ A yellow box junction will be introduced at the junction of Horton Drive and Park Hall Road to improve visibility for drivers exiting Horton Drive.

Community-Driven Updates:

🔸 Safer crossing point to provide improved pedestrian safety.
🔸 Reduced vehicle speeds along Parkhall Road.
🔸 Reduced carbon emissions and noise levels.

Next Steps:
Following the conclusion of this consultation. Amendments where required will be made and Final designs will be completed.
Works will be then be programmed and once confirmed, a start date will be shared with the public.

If you have any comments on the proposal please share them at [email protected] in addition your local ward councillors can pass on your comments.

The closing date for the consultation is 5th July 2026.

01/06/2026

🚧 Watergate Street – Highway Safety Scheme 🚧

We’re thrilled to share plans for the Watergate Street Highway Safety Scheme! We have now commenced to the public consultation phase; the plans are now ready to view below. We aim to commence works within the school holidays this year to minimise disruption.

Key Proposed Enhancements:
✅ New Crossing Point: Zebra Crossing point on Watergate Street from St Mary's C of E School to the car park.
✅Traffic Calming: A raised table speed hump feature will be incorporated to slow traffic on approach to the crossing point. With additional humps across Harewood Street and Some of Ladywell Road
✅ Additional restrictions: To prevent dangerous parking situations which limit visibility of pedestrians and drivers.
✅ Removal Of Parking Bays: Removal of Parking Bays on Watergate Street to prevent dangerous parking situations which limit visibility of pedestrians and drivers, ensuring there is visibility for pedestrians using the crossing.

Community-Driven Updates:
🔸 Safer crossing point for children to access the St Mary's C of E (A) Primary School on Watergate Street.
🔸 Reduced vehicle speeds on Watergate Street, Harewood Street and Ladywell Road.

Next Steps:
Following the conclusion of the consultation:
🔹Amendments where required will be made and Final designs completed.
🔹Works will be scheduled and once confirmed a start date will be shared with the public.

If you have any comments on the proposal, please share them at [email protected] in addition your local ward councillor can pass on your comments
The closing date for the consultation is 22nd June 2026.

29/05/2026

🚧 Upcoming Highway Works – Week Starting 1st June 2026 🚧

Please take note of the scheduled works across the city and plan your journeys accordingly:

🔧 Pothole Pro Works

The Pothole Pro will be carrying out small patch repairs to the carriageway.

• 01/06-02/06- Werrington Road outside Bucknall Pharmacy- Bucknall and Eaton Park
• 03/06- Newport Lane
• 04/06-05/06- No planned works- operatives in various training

🛣️ Carriageway Resurfacing

Works to improve carriageways in the city continue this week. Schemes include:

• Biddulph Road
• Chell Heath Road

Future carriageway resurfacing schemes (dates subject to change depending on completion of other surfacing projects or adverse weather conditions):

• Blurton Road
• Botteslow Street

🛣️ Carriageway Surface Treatment

Phase 2 – spray lock treatment

• Stone Road
• Newcastle Road
• Stanley Matthews Way

🚌 Non-Highway Projects

Schemes include:

• Longton Public Realm- works continue for several weeks
• South Wolfe Street- works continue for several weeks

🚶 Footway Resurfacing

Works to improve footways in the city continue this week. Schemes include:

• Woolliscroft Road- Footway Reconstruction.

Works will take place over several weeks

🛝 Playground Projects

Work commencing Monday 01/06/2026:

• Continuation of Bentilee / Ubberley playground repainting.
• Cleansing works, repainting and repairs Foley Park playground.
• Cleansing works, repainting Drive Park playground

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we continue to improve local roads and infrastructure. 👷‍♂️🚗

22/05/2026

🚧 Upcoming Highway Works – Week Starting 25th May 2026 🚧

Please take note of the scheduled works across the city and plan your journeys accordingly:

🔧 Pothole Pro Works

The Pot Hole Pro will be carrying out small patch repairs to the carriageway.

These include:

• 26/05- Little Chell Lane outside entrance to SMW- Great Chell and Packmoor
• 27/05- Nursery Lane outside 2 and jct Baddeley Green Lane- Baddeley, Milton and Norton
• 28/05- New Inn Lane jct Werburg Drive and Pacific Road- Hanford, Newstead and Trentham
• 29/05- 132-134 Endon Road- Baddeley, Milton and Norton

🛣️ Carriageway Resurfacing

Works to improve carriageways in the city continue this week. Schemes include:

• St Michaels Road/Biddulph Road

Future carriageway resurfacing schemes (dates subject to change depending on completion of other surfacing projects or adverse weather conditions):

• Blurton Road (large patches)
• Chell Heath Road
• Botteslow Street

🛣️ Carriageway Surface Treatment

• Stone Road
• Newcastle Road
• Stanley Matthews Way

🚌 Non-Highway Projects

• Longton Public Realm works
• South Wolfe Street Public Realm works
• Fenton Cemetery- Tarmac Repairs

🚶 Footway Resurfacing

Works to improve footways in the city continue this week. Schemes include:

• Woolliscroft Road- Footway Reconstruction.

Works will take place over several weeks

🛝 Playground Projects

Work commencing Monday 25/05/2026

• Continuation of Bentilee / Ubberley playground repainting.
• Cleansing works, repainting and repairs Foley Park playground.
• Cleansing works, repainting Drive Park playground.

🚦 Traffic Signal Works

• A50- Duke Street- Pedestrian Crossing Refurbishment

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we continue to improve local roads and infrastructure. 👷‍♂️🚗

19/05/2026

🚧 Road Closure Notice – Leek Road 🚧
Carriageway pre-patching works will commence this evening and continue until 22 May.
📍 Location: Leek Road – from Milton traffic lights to Barratt Gardens/Carmountside Crematorium
⛔ Closure: Full road closure in place during works
🌙 Working Hours: Night-time only
Please plan your journeys accordingly and follow local diversion routes. We appreciate your patience while these essential improvements are carried out.

18/05/2026

🚧 Whieldon Road – Proposed Highway Safety Scheme 🚧

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is proposing a series of road safety and accessibility improvements along Whieldon Road, between Beech Grove and Old Whieldon Road.

Following a road safety assessment carried out in response to requests from local residents and ward councillors, a number of concerns relating to vehicle speeds, accessibility, and road safety have been identified. The proposed scheme aims to improve safety, visibility, accessibility, and overall road conditions for all users including pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, wheelchair users, and public transport passengers.

We have now commenced the public consultation phase; the plans are now ready to view below.

Key Proposed Enhancements:

✅ Installation of traffic calming features, including flat-top humps, speed cushions, and a raised table junction.
✅ Carriageway and footway resurfacing works to improve overall road condition and user experience.
✅ Refreshed and enhanced road markings to improve clarity and visibility.
✅ Introduction of protected parking bays between Minshall Street and Beech Grove, supported by new waiting restrictions to improve traffic flow.
✅ Provision of a new shared raised table crossing to assist pedestrians and cyclists.

Community-Driven Updates:

🔸 Reduction in vehicle speeds to help reduce collisions and near misses.
🔸 Improved pedestrian crossing facilities to support safer movement throughout the area.
🔸 Enhanced accessibility and road conditions for residents and visitors.
🔸 Introduction of cycle crossing.

Next Steps:

Following the conclusion of the consultation:

🔹 Amendments, where required, will be made and final designs completed
🔹 Works will be scheduled and, once confirmed, a start date will be shared with the public
🔹 Subject to a successful outcome from the consultation process, works are currently planned to commence later in 2026

If you have any comments on the proposal please share them at ✉️ [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). It would be helpful if you could include your property number within your response.

Alternatively, completed questionnaires can be returned for the attention of Kieran Fern at the address provided within the consultation letter.

The closing date for the consultation is 31st May 2026

15/05/2026

🚧 Upcoming Highway Works – Week Starting 18th May 🚧
Please take note of the scheduled works across the city and plan your journeys accordingly:

🔧 Pothole Pro Works
• Copeland Street outside GSF Car Parts – 18th May
• Venton Close jnc Endon Road – 19th May
• Scotia Road jnc Dimensions access – 20th May
• Bambury Street – 21st May
• Turnhurst Road – 22nd May

🛣️ Carriageway Resurfacing
• Chatterley Road, Tunstall
• Greendock Street, Longton
Future carriageway resurfacing schemes:
• Biddulph Road, Chell
• Blurton Road, Blurton
• Chell Heath Road, Bradeley

🚶 Footway Resurfacing
• Woolliscroft Road- Footway Reconstruction.

⚠️ Public Realm Schemes
• Baths Passage/Strand Passage Public Realm works (Longton).

🚦Traffic Signals Works
• A50/Duke Street Link – pedestrian crossing refurbishment.

🛝Playground Projects
• Bentilee/Ubberley playgrounds - cleansing and repainting.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we continue to improve local roads and infrastructure. 👷‍♂️🚗