Two Staffordshire level crossings to close for upgrades
Two Staffordshire level crossings will be closed for five days while the barrier gates are replaced.
Hockley level crossing in Uttoxeter will be closed between March 4 and 9 and Alrewas crossing in Lichfield will close between March 25 and 30.
Network Rail engineers will be replacing the old barrier gates and their components with new, modern ones to help to reduce delays to services and mean that the level crossings remain fit for purpose.
In order for the work at each level crossing to be carried out safely, there will be changes to access for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
Vinny Briggs, Route Level Crossing Manager for Network Rail, said: “This is really important work to modernise these level crossings and make sure they remain fit for purpose.
“The new barriers will improve the reliability of the level crossings in Staffordshire and therefore, help to reduce delays on the railway.
“We are working hard to minimise any disruption whilst this work takes place and would like to thank all those impacted for their patience.”
