Safer Routes to School Consultation

Staffordshire County Council is currently considering carrying out work along A518 Weston Road and A513 Beaconside in Stafford to provide an improved environment for cyclists and pedestrians travelling between both Veritas Primary School and Weston Road High School and the residential streets located off A513 Beaconside.

The project forms part of the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) in Stafford to improve active travel options for safe and convenient cycle and pedestrian routes.

The scheme will take place in two phases with the first phase beginning early 2027. The first phase of the work programme comprises the following:

A proposed 30mph speed limit on A518 Weston Road between its junction with A513 and Blackheath Lane
A proposed 30mph speed limit on A513 Beaconside between its junction with A518 Weston Road to a point approximately 80m northwest of its junction with Gladstone Way
Proposed 30mph speed limit on Blackheath Lane along site frontage to Weston Road High School and Staffordshire University’s Centre for Health Innovation
Proposed prohibition of waiting at any time on A518 Weston Road between its junction with A513 and the existing puffin crossing facility on A518 adjacent to Weston Road High School
Proposed No right turn from the Beaconside Health Centre to Weston Road
Proposed Keep Clear signage and road markings across the entrance to Veritas Primary School prohibiting stopping Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 6:30pm

Further details of the Phase 1 proposals may be found on the drawings accessed at the links below.

D6831T-R00-10 Rev R0 – Proposed Speed Limit Reduction A518/A513

D6831T-R00-11 Rev R0– Proposed Prohibition of Right Turn onto A518

D6831T-R00-12 Rev R1 – TRO – Proposed prohibition of waiting & stopping A518

It is anticipated that Phase 2 works will come forward at a later date. Further details of Phase 2 may be found in the FAQ sheet below.

When are the works taking place?

The first phase of the works on A518 Weston Road is expected to take place early 2027. It is likely that the works will be carried out employing night-time working.

What is the duration of the works?

It is likely that the works will be carried out employing night-time working over two weeks.

Will I be able to access my home or business?

The works’ contractor will ensure that access is available to all homes and businesses throughout the works’ duration.

What effect could the works have on me?

The works will give rise to some delay to journey during the construction phase.

How can you help

In order to allow the works to run smoothly please;

avoid moving the temporary traffic management equipment (signs, cones and guarding) during the works programme
prevent children from entering the works
ensure shoes are clean after walking through the works

FAQs

A fact sheet has been put together containing answers to frequently asked questions which is available at the link below.

FAQ - Safer Routes to The Weston Road High School and Veritas Primary School

Traffic Regulation Order

Before work can commence on Phase 1, Staffordshire County Council will need to successfully make and implement a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO). The informal stage of the consultation on the order closes 31^st July 2026. Please provide any comments or feedback on the proposed highway works in Phase 1before the end of the informal consultation period. Contact details for providing comments are given below.

Contact

Should you have any further question regarding the scheme which are not answered in the FAQ then please contact [email protected]

Alternatively, you can write to Staffordshire County Council, Staffordshire Place 2, Tipping Street, Stafford, ST16 2LP