Key phase of Midland Metro works in Dudley set to start

Preparations for the track to stretch through the town to Brierley Hill have already begun, with a major concrete pour taking place to lay tracks earlier this month, and major work will start shortly on making changes to road layouts.

A significant concrete pour took place on Castle Hill in Dudley in April to bring the Metro extension to the borough. Pic - Midland Metro Alliance

A key element of the project will begin on May 9 which will see vehicle access into and out of Bourne Street blocked from Castle Hill and Birmingham Street. Access will be from Trindle Road only.

The work will include removing the grass verge, kerbs and drainage in a section of Bourne Street.

The changes to the roads, which will take affect from June 13, will be permanent as part of the project.

Residents and businesses in and around Bourne Street have been contacted about the plans.

Helen Martin, Dudley Council's director of regeneration and enterprise, said: "This is a key element of the overall project which continues to progress well. The changes to the road layout and priorities will pave the way for the Metro and revolutionise transport in the borough.

"We are working with residents to ensure they are informed and involved at every stage, that is essential to keep this project on track."

Cllr Patrick Harley, leader of Dudley Council, and Andy Street - Mayor of the West Midlands - oversee the Metro works in Dudley

The work will take place between 7.30am and finish at 5.30pm each weekday and access to homes will remain throughout.

During the activity, the car park on Bourne Street will also be closed until Monday June 13. As part of the work the road and car park will be resurfaced.

Traffic measures will be installed to prevent access onto Castle Hill.

Alternative arrangements have been put in place for buses to serve Dudley Bus Station.