Major improvements begin at busy junction

Work on the A38 Branston Interchange has begun

A road improvement scheme is under way that council bosses hope will ease congestion.

Staffordshire County Council is promising major benefits and long-term economic growth with the overhaul of a key gateway junction.

The multi-million-pound project at the A38 Branston Interchange is designed to increase capacity by creating additional lanes.

New traffic signals will also be installed as well as slip roads on Branston Road and Parkway.

Work began on Branston Road, where a one-way road closure was introduced, on Saturday.

Bosses said this had coincided with the start of the half-term week when there would be less traffic.

The first phase of the project is due to be finished by 28 February.

Work is set to be completed in full in spring 2025.

“These vital improvements will bring long-term benefits to thousands of residents and businesses in the town and wider area," said Philip White, deputy leader and cabinet member for economy and skills.

National Highways project manager Harbinder Singh added: “We are delighted to see work starting and continue to liaise with both parties to do what we can to minimise disruption while work takes place on this part of our network.”

A £6m allocation from the government and a contribution from Nurton Developments is funding the scheme.

People can visit the council website to see a full list of diversions.