Please see below and attached a notice of works on the A34 during December.
“High Speed Two (HS2) is the new high speed railway for Britain. Kier is carrying out surveys and investigating ground conditions along the Phase 2a route.
What we are doing
We recently carried out ground penetrating radar and topographical surveys which are above ground. Our next step is to do further surveys to help us inform future construction design. This work involves pavement coring, bore holes, trial pits on and off the highway. We will excavate below ground to provide us with samples and allow us to view the structure and record the layout of land.
To carry out this work safely we will need to close the north and southbound carriageway on the A34 Fillybrooks, including Trent Road.
When the work will take place
This work will take place from Monday 5th December to Thursday 22nd December 2022 between 9pm and 5am. Please note that all our planned roadworks may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
On Monday 5th December to Friday 9th December from 9pm to 5am we need to close the A34 northbound between the Stafford roundabout and the double roundabout.
On Monday 12th December to Friday 16th December from 9pm to 5am we need to close the A34 northbound between the Stafford roundabout and the double roundabout. During this week we will also be closing the outside lane on the southbound carriageway.
On Monday 19th December to Thursday 22nd December from 9pm to 5am we need to close the A34 southbound between the double roundabout and Stafford Road roundabout. During this week we will also be closing Trent Road.
How will this affect you
We recognise this maybe be frustrating and by working overnight this is the safest and least disruptive way of completing our survey work. The route has been chosen as a suitable route for all vehicles, please allow approximately 20 minutes for your journey during this time. We will put a signed diversion route in place on the evenings of the road closures.
As part of the work, we will use machinery and equipment that may generate some noise throughout our time on site, we will work to reduce the impact on properties.
How we will minimise disruption
We will work hard to minimise the impact of these works. We will maintain access for properties within the traffic management area. Please be patient while we secure the work area to guide users in and out safely. For access to both the Wayfair Pub and Stone Golf Club, an alternative signed route will be displayed via Yarnfield Lane. We will also carry out the following:
Reduce noise generated by our vehicles switching off their engines when not in use. Obtain permission from Staffordshire County Council to avoid clashes with other roadworks in the area to prevent delays. Restore work areas to their original condition and work hard to complete the work safely and as quickly as possible.
To view the Notice of works please click here: Site 18 AWN A34 fillybrooks – Nov 2022