The next phase of traffic management is due to start on Tuesday 2 September, as part of the \u00a32.9million regeneration project creating a new bus interchange around Market Place in Blackheath.<\/p>\n
Businesses including Blackheath Market remain open as usual throughout the works.<\/p>\n
Funded by the Government\u2019s Towns Fund programme, the project will also see a new landscaped public space, which will replace the existing traffic island and create a safer pedestrian environment.<\/p>\n
The current traffic management involves three-way temporary signals and means vehicles cannot access Birmingham Road from Oldbury Road, however, the Acorns car park and the on-street parking in Oldbury Road is still open as usual.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s changing?<\/strong><\/p>\n Starting on Tuesday 2 September, the next phase is due to last for three weeks and will include the existing three-way temporary signals, where vehicles cannot access Birmingham Road from Oldbury Road. In addition, there will be weekday, daytime (Monday-Friday 7am-5pm) closures on Halesowen Street.<\/p>\n Road users are asked to find alternate routes wherever possible and Blackheath town centre customers are encouraged to use public car parks which will remain open during the construction works.<\/p>\n Sandwell Council Leader Councillor Kerrie Carmichael<\/strong>\u00a0said: \u201cThis project aims to encourage more people to visit Blackheath town centre and will support shoppers, businesses and traders. We are creating an inviting public space and making it easier to access public transport links as well as improving safety and reducing congestion.<\/p>\n \u201cBusinesses including Blackheath Market will be open as normal throughout the works. Together with our contractor, we will continue to work closely with businesses, traders and residents in the town centre to keep disruption to a minimum while we carry out these improvements.\u201d<\/p>\n Visit the Blackheath Bus Interchange project page for more information about the project.<\/a><\/p>\n Visit Sandwell Council\u2019s\u00a0roadworks webpage<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0road closures webpage<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n All current roadworks can also be viewed on the one.network<\/a>.<\/p>\n