Drivers from Stone heading towards Stafford and the M6 are being warned about new traffic management arrangements near Junction 14 from Monday 18 May.
The changes are part of work to create a new junction and widen the road for the Stafford Gate commercial development at Creswell, on the A5013 Creswell Grove.
Stone sits between Junction 14 and Junction 15 of the M6, with many local drivers using the A34 south towards Junction 14 or north towards Junction 15, depending on their route. The latest works may affect journeys towards Stafford, Creswell and Junction 14.
The 39 week scheme started earlier this month, but traffic management was temporarily halted this week while arrangements were reviewed following safety concerns raised by the project team.
A one way order is now due to be introduced at 6am on Monday 18 May. Staffordshire County Council says it will be in place for most of the scheme, alongside other phased traffic management.
Warning signs will be installed ahead of any changes, with signed diversion routes in place. Drivers are also being reminded that anyone flouting the traffic order will be reported to police.
The road scheme forms part of the Stafford Gate development, close to Junction 14 of the M6. It is being delivered for Strawsons Property and is fully funded by the company.
The first phases of work include new drainage, works apparatus, widening of the Creswell Grove westbound section and resurfacing of the A5013 Creswell Grove in the new junction section.
Patrick Allen, cabinet support member for highways at Staffordshire County Council, said
“Following an immediate review of traffic management at Creswell Grove due to the project team’s concerns over safety, a new one-way order will be in place from Monday.
“This is a significant development which will create jobs and provide local facilities which we welcome, but the road scheme providing access is a lengthy one which will impact our network.
“While every effort will be made to keep disruption to a minimum, this scheme will inevitably cause delays and additional journey planning so we would like to thank people in advance for their patience during the works period.”
Further details, including scheme plans and diversion routes, are available on Staffordshire County Council’s scheme webpage.
