Cross-country A-road closed for 12 days due to resurfacing

The Eccleshall Road, A519, is closed between Sutton and Forton in Newport from today until Monday, July 29 while Staffordshire County Council's Highways Team carries out repairs and maintenance works.

A diversion has been put in place for road users while 'mirco surfacing' takes place.

Crews are only working on site during daytime hours as night time will be used for the 'Finamac HT' to set.

Staffordshire County Council's website says this type of road treatment is used to give road users better skid resistance and added texture. The road is laid in two layers - a regulating layer and a top coat afterwards.

Commuters travelling between Newport and Woodseaves, Wooton, Eccleshall and Stone may be affected by the works.

Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet member for strategic highways Mark Deaville said: “We’re carrying out essential maintenance and resurfacing of the A519 on the stretch between Sutton and Forton, demonstrating our commitment to invest and improve our road network countywide. Unfortunately this means we do need to close this section so that work can be carried out as quickly as possible and safely until July 29. We apologise for any inconvenience. A signed diversion is in place via Radmore Lane, A518 and A41.”

Further information on the closure can be found at: https://one.network/