A449 Stafford Road congestion: Wolverhampton parking bans welcomed by residents

Ward councillors have praised Wolverhampton council for trying to clear the gateway route.

While residents in Fordhouses, who live in streets close to the A449 Stafford Road near to the junction with the M54, have also welcomed the plans.

Under a scheme to be brought in from October 6, restrictions will include no waiting at any time and no loading or unloading between 7.30am to 9am and from 4.30pm to 6.30pm Monday to Friday.

Roads off the A449 including Springfield Lane, The Holmes, Farmbrook Avenue, Mill Green, Milldale Road, Holme Mill along with Fontwell Road, Aintree Road, Lingfield Avenue, Chepstow Road, Taunton Avenue, The Broadlands, Redcar Road and Wetherby Close will see the restrictions introduced.

Drivers will also be unable to park for more than two hours in some parts, and three hours from Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm in parts of Aintree Road, Chepstow Road, Lingfield Avenue, Springfield Lane and Wetherby Close.

The plans have been welcomed by ward councillors who regularly deal with complaints by residents concerned about people who work nearby parking in front of their homes.

Councillor Daniel Warren, Labour councillor for Bushbury North, said: “A number of Residents have been concerned for years with on street parking in Lingfield Avenue and Chepstow Road caused by employees parking from companies based on the Wolverhampton Business park due to a lack of car parking.

“Residents are regularly raising concerns about driveways and footpaths being obstructed by cars parking on the road. I believe the measures being proposed will help prevent all day parking in the week but will still allow visiting family, doctors and friends to park for a few hours.”

As part of the plans, there will also be new enforcement and time limits installed near Milldale shops to prevent vehicles, particularly lorries, parking in the slip roads causing obstructions to residents’ properties.

According to the councillor, there has been issues with lorries parking overnight in the slip road in front of the shops.

Part of the scheme will also include new parking bays at Milldale shops to allow more cars to park at the shops at peak times.

Councillor Warren added: “I have called for this to help support our successful businesses at this location. I welcome this investment from the city council.”

Commenting on Facebook about the plans, resident Paul Flannery said: “I whole heartedly agree with your proposals the inconsiderate parking is also attributable to lazy local workers who wish to escape work quickly rather than queue to leave their respective work provided car parks. I sincerely hope the proposals are a actioned at the earliest opportunity.”

Resident Elaine Walton added: “The sooner the better. It’s an accident waiting to happen. Enforcement action needs to be taken.”

Resident Malcolm Corbett said: “Long time coming soon many people park without any consideration for drivers our roads was not built for the amount of cars were have so sooner the better for us.”