More Black Country roadworks start tomorrow
Drivers will face up to two months of roadworks in Willenhall with two major schemes due to be carried out around the corner from each other.
Concerns have been raised about the impact of the works being carried in the area out as both water and gas projects start this week.
It is the latest in a series of roadworks to hit the town with Noose lane already closed for six weeks this summer for Network Rail to carry out level crossing works, prompting complaints.
The latest projects will see water mains work start along The Hayes, Pool Hayes, from tomorrow and is expected to take until September 16 to complete.
Also starting this week is a gas project which is being carried out along the busy Pool Hayes Lane and is expected to take until at least the end of August.
Drivers have been warned of delays and diversions while the works are completed which are taking place this month to coincide with the school summer holiday period to try and reduce disruption.
The installation of new pipes is being carried out in sections along The Hayes by contractors on behalf of Severn Trent Water to enable access to residential properties.
Temporary traffic signals will operate throughout work on behalf of National Grid Gas in Pool Hayes Lane.
Willenhall councillor Ian Shires said it will have an impact on traffic flow in the area. Councillor Shires said: "It is going to have an impact on people because of the extent of it. It is not going to help they are being carried together.
"We need to make sure they are being monitored. But it is work that is needed to be done."
He also encouraged drivers to look for alternative routes around Pool Hayes Lane while the roadworks take place.
"Despite the school holidays that is a major route that people take through the area to get between parts of Short Heath, over into Wednesfield and Wolverhampton," he said.
The work on Noose Lane in Willenhall has already caused problems with a five-minute walk to the bus stop turning into a mile-and-a-half long trek for residents.
The level crossing has been shut during the project meaning people have been struggling to get to the bus stop on Willenhall Road.
The crossing equipment is being renewed and more modern and reliable signalling equipment installed.
