A road in Bromsgrove has officially reopened to two-way traffic.
Stoke Road has now reopened to two-way traffic, marking a major milestone in the delivery of the A38 Bromsgrove Route Enhancement Programme (BREP) Scheme C.
Scheme C includes improvements to improve vehicle flow and improve crossing facilities at the A38/Stoke Road/Charford Road junction.
The road has been closed to 1 way traffic to enable the widening of Stoke Road Bridge, allowing a third traffic lane to be built.
The improvements also include the realignment of lanes to enhance ahead and right-turn movements, while improving access into the left-turn lane towards the A38 southbound.
The reopening follows a series of carefully planned overnight closures between April 16 and April 21, which allowed Worcestershire County Council and their contractors, Colas, to complete the final stages of work on the bridge.
There is a section of temporary binder course (temporary road surface) in place initially.
The final surfacing will be completed in the coming months, along with final elements of Scheme C.
Councillor Nik Price, Worcestershire County Council's cabinet member for highways and transport, said: "Reopening Stoke Road to two-way traffic is a significant achievement and a real success story for Bromsgrove. This has been a complex part of the overall project, but it was essential to deliver the long-term improvements our residents and businesses need.
"By widening the bridge and improving the road layout, we are increasing capacity, easing congestion and making journeys safer and more reliable for everyone.
"I would like to thank the community for their patience while these works were carried out -this investment will deliver lasting benefits for years to come."
With the road now open, Worcestershire County Council will continue to monitor traffic movements over the weekend and into peak periods this week, ensuring the improved layout is operating effectively for all users.
The A38 Bromsgrove Route Enhancement Programme is a major investment of over £50 million, aimed at tackling congestion, improving journey reliability, and supporting economic growth across the area.
For more information on the project visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/a38brep
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