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Please note:

Dates and times could be subject to change. 

Planned: traffic management permit granted, works planned subject to weather and third-party dependencies

Proposed/TBC: subject to enabling works progress, permit applications or approval, weather and third-party dependencies

Scheme B: A38 Closure, Charford Road intersection to Austin Road Roundabout

Overnight Road Closures, May and June 2026

As part of ongoing improvement works under Scheme B, essential works will be taking place along the A38 Stoke Road between the Stoke Road and Charford Road intersection and the Austin Road and Sherwood Road roundabout.

To undertake these works safely, temporary overnight road closures will be required.

Planned Closure Dates, May 2026

• Monday 18 May 2026, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am
• Tuesday 19 May 2026, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am (contingency date)
• Wednesday 20 May 2026, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am (contingency date)

Please note that only one of the above dates is likely to be required. Every effort will be made to keep the route open when works are not taking place. Confirmed working dates will be displayed on advance signage in the area.

Planned Closure Dates, June 2026

Further overnight closures will also be required on the following dates:

• Monday 15 June 2026, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am
• Tuesday 16 June 2026, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am
• Wednesday 17 June 2026, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am
• Thursday 18 June 2026, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am
• Friday 19 June 2026, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am

Please note that only two of the above dates are expected to be required. The route will remain open whenever works are not underway. Confirmed closure dates will be communicated via local signage.

Purpose of the Closures

• installation of duct crossings for street lighting power connections
• drainage upgrade work

Traffic Management and Access

The affected section of the A38 will be closed to through traffic during working hours.

• clearly signed diversion routes will be in place from all closure points
• access for traffic exiting Aldi will be maintained

Some activities may generate temporary noise, particularly at the start of each shift. These works have been coordinated with 91ÖÆƬ³§Regulatory Services to minimise disruption to nearby residents and businesses wherever possible.

Scheme C

Stoke Road has reopened to two-way traffic in Bromsgrove, marking a major milestone in the delivery of the A38 Bromsgrove Route Enhancement Programme (BREP) Scheme C.

The scheme focuses on improving traffic flow and enhancing crossing facilities at the A38/Stoke Road/Charford Road junction. As part of the works, Stoke Road had been restricted to one-way traffic to allow for the widening of Stoke Road Bridge, enabling the addition of a third traffic lane. The project also includes lane realignment to improve ahead and right-turn movements, as well as better access to the left-turn lane towards the A38 southbound. Further work will continue as the scheme progresses.

The reopening follows a series of planned overnight closures between 16 and 21 April 2026, during which we and our contractor Colas completed the final stages of the bridge works. A temporary binder course surface is currently in place, with final surfacing and remaining elements of Scheme C to be completed at a later stage.

The reopening of Stoke Road represents a significant step forward in a complex section of the wider project. The bridge widening and road layout improvements are designed to increase capacity, reduce congestion, and enhance safety and reliability for road users. Local residents and businesses are expected to benefit from these long-term improvements.

With the road now open, we will monitor traffic movements over the coming days, including peak travel periods, to ensure the new layout operates effectively.

The A38 BREP is a major investment of over £50 million, aimed at reducing congestion, improving journey reliability, and supporting economic growth in the area.

Bridge extension - Pre-cast foundations and arches lifted into position on 27 to 28 November 2025, followed by wingwalls and spandrel walls on 17 to 18 December 2025.

Blinding was placed for the over slab, parapet walls have also been installed over the bridge. 20 March 2026.

Concrete slab cast 25 March 2026.

Challenges encountered, works area flooding.

Scheme D:  New Road (West) - overnight road closures

Works are continuing as part of the A38 Bromsgrove Route Enhancement Programme (BREP), specifically for Scheme D (A38/New Road junction improvements).

To safely carry out the next phase of works, New Road (west of the A38) will be temporarily closed overnight.

Closure dates and times

• Tuesday 21 April – 8:00pm to 6:00am (Wednesday 22 April)
• Wednesday 22 April – 8:00pm to 6:00am (Thursday 23 April)
• Thursday 23 April – 8:00pm to 6:00am (Friday 24 April)

Location

Between the A38/New Road junction and Bant Mill Road. Please refer to the closure and diversion plan for full details.

Reason for closure

These closures are required to remove the central guide island, enabling the next stage of junction improvement works to proceed.

Additional information

Pedestrian access will remain open throughout the works.

Some noise may occur during the removal of the central island. To reduce disruption, these activities will be carried out at the start of each shift wherever possible.

Contact us

For enquiries, please email: A38brep@worcestershire.gov.uk 

Scheme C: Stoke Road Bridge – full night-time closures

As part of the final phase of the Stoke Road Bridge widening (A38 BREP Scheme C), essential works will take place between the A38 Charford Road junction and the Sherwood Road / Stoke Road junction.

To carry out these works safely, overnight road closures will be in place on the following dates:

Closure Times

8:00pm to 6:00am each night

Dates

• Thursday 16 April to Friday 17 April 2026
• Friday 17 April to Saturday 18 April 2026
• Saturday 18 April to Sunday 19 April 2026
• Sunday 19 April to Monday 20 April 2026
• Monday 20 April to Tuesday 21 April 2026

Please note that not all closures may be required. Where possible, the road will remain open. 

Confirmed closure dates will be displayed on local signage.

The works include:

• removal of temporary traffic barriers
• road resurfacing
• reinstatement of road markings

This will allow the Sherwood Road / Stoke Road junction to return to its original two-way layout.

Impact on road users

Stoke Road will be closed in both directions to through traffic during working hours

Clearly signed diversion routes will be in place and a diversion map can be seen below

A signed pedestrian route will be maintained on the south side of the road

Some low-level noise may occur, particularly at the start of each shift. Works are being coordinated with 91ÖÆƬ³§Regulatory Services to minimise disruption.

These works are a key part of the wider improvement programme. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Contact us

For further information, please email: A38brep@worcestershire.gov.uk

Map showing a night-time road closure and diversion route for Stoke Road (A38). The closed section runs between the A38/Charford Road junction and the Warwick Avenue/Sherwood Road junction. During closures (8:00pm to 6:00am), Stoke Road is shut in both directions.

A signed diversion route is highlighted in a loop using New Road and surrounding local roads, reconnecting at Oakalls Roundabout to the north and the A38/Austin Road/Sherwood Road roundabout to the south. Vehicles wishing to access Stoke Road are directed via New Road or advised to turn around at either roundabout.

Pedestrian access is maintained along the southern footway. Vehicular access within the closure is limited to emergency vehicles only.

Additional notes indicate that diversion routes must follow classified roads where possible, and not all listed closure nights may be required.

Scheme B - A38 Redditch Road (Hanbury Road) 

Upcoming Improvement Works on the A38 Redditch Road.

As part of Scheme B improvement works, the next phase of construction will require a temporary closure of the A38 Redditch Road between Hanbury Turn and Buntsford Drive Roundabout.

Scheduled closures

The road will be closed from 8:00pm on Friday 27 March until 5:00am on Monday 30 March.

Works will be completed as quickly as possible. If they finish earlier than planned, the road will be reopened sooner than the times stated above.

Location of closure

A38 Redditch Road will be closed in both directions.

The closure will be in place between Hanbury Turn junction and Buntsford Drive Roundabout.

Purpose of the works

The closure is required to allow the installation of key infrastructure, including:

• ducting for new street lighting
• drainage connections

Access arrangements

• signed diversion routes will be in place from the closure points and access to properties within the closure area will be maintained for residents
• pedestrian access will remain available, including:
  • use of the existing push-button crossing
  • the northern footpath, which will remain open during the works

These works form part of the wider improvement programme for the area. Every effort will be made to minimise disruption to residents, businesses and road users while the works are carried out.

Please see diversion map below: 

Scheme F – A38 Birmingham Road night time closure (9 to 14 March)

We would like to inform residents and road users of upcoming CCTV investigative works that will require temporary night time closures on the A38 Birmingham Road junction. These works form part of Scheme F of the A38 Bromsgrove Route Enhancement Programme (A38 BREP).

Scheduled closures

Dates and times (night works):

• Monday 9 March 8:00pm to Tuesday 10 March 5:00am
• Tuesday 10 March 8:00pm to Wednesday 11 March 5:00am
• Wednesday 11 March 8:00pm to Thursday 12 March 5:00am
• Thursday 12 March 8:00pm to Friday 13 March 5:00am
• Friday 13 March 8:00pm to Saturday 14 March 5:00am

Location:

From the Slideslow Drive roundabout to the A38 Birmingham Road junction.

Purpose of the works

The works will involve:

• CCTV surveys of the existing drainage network
• Investigative works to support future highway improvements

Emergency service access will be maintained at all times.

Please see diversion map below: 

These investigations are an important step in supporting planned infrastructure improvements along the A38 corridor. We will make every effort to minimise disruption and appreciate your patience while these works are carried out.

If you have any questions, please contact the project team by email: A38brep@worcestershire.gov.uk 

Upcoming essential works on Austin Road (Scheme B)

Essential improvement works will be carried out on Austin Road between the Austin Road/Sherwood Road roundabout and Lyttleton Avenue. To complete these activities safely, a partial road closure will be required during the following period:

Closure details

Dates

Friday 27 February 2026 at 9:00pm until Monday 2 March 2026 at 6:00am.

Purpose

Installation of duct crossings to provide power connections for new streetlighting.

Impact

The affected section of Austin Road will be closed to through‑traffic for the duration of the works.

Access

Local access will be maintained between Lyttleton Avenue and Austin Road.

A plan showing the closure and diversion route is shown below. Pedestrian access will remain open throughout.

Map description

A road‑diversion map showing a temporary closure on Austin Road. A highlighted red section marks the closed area between the A38/Austin Road/Sherwood Road roundabout and the Lyttleton Avenue side road. A blue dashed line shows the formal vehicle diversion route running along Charford Road, Gilbert Road, and Lyttleton Avenue to rejoin the A38. Labels identify nearby roads including A38 Redditch Road, A38 Stoke Road, Charford Road, Gilbert Road, Lyttleton Avenue, and Austin Road, as well as Charford First School. Three text boxes explain that the closure runs from 9:00pm on 27 February to 6:00am on 2 March, that the diversion uses roads of the same classification, and that vehicles accessing the A38 from Austin Road should follow the signed diversion.

On Thursday 29 January, we held an online public information sharing webinar about the A38 Bromsgrove Route Enhancement Programme (BREP). 

This project is a predominantly Department for Transport (DfT) funded project aimed at improving journeys, safety and reliability in and around Bromsgrove.

Slido Questions

The session addressed a wide range of questions submitted by participants via Slido, which were answered by the project panel. 

These questions and answers can be seen here: 

• Webinar Session Question and Answers (PDF)

A  set of questions and responses for those questions not addressed during the event, can be seen here:

• Questions that were not answered during the Webinar (PDF)

Please also refer to our Frequently Asked Questions section for further information.

Webinar panel

The panel brought together a broad range of technical knowledge and expertise, including representatives from 91ÖÆƬ³§County Council, Jacobs, and Colas (the construction contractor). Panel members discussed the programme and responded to audience questions.