Work to improve safety on two Biddulph roads in response to 'community concerns' is set to begin this month.

Staffordshire County Council is investing £108,000 into a two-week scheme - beginning on Monday 18 May - that will include a range of measures introduced on Halls Road and Station Road to "improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists".

A full road closure will be in place in the first week, with a signed diversion on the A527, Mow Lane, Wedgwood Lane and Halls Road, and vice versa.

During the second week, multi-way traffic signals will be operating, with full closures implemented if needed for a short period.

People will be able to access properties and businesses and there will be pedestrian access at all times.

Patrick Allen, Staffordshire County Council's cabinet support member for highways, said: "Safety on our roads is a top priority to the county council and by introducing this improvement scheme we have acted directly on community concerns.

"We're confident that these improvements will not only improve safety but encourage more people to walk and cycle in their town – boosting health and wellbeing and enabling cost effective travel options.

"While this is a relatively short scheme, there will be unavoidable disruption for which we apologise for and would like to thank people for their patience during the works period."

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The scheme includes traffic-calming features along both Halls Road and Station Road, as well as improved pedestrian crossing points.

In addition to speed cushions being installed, the Halls Road/Station Road junction will be upgraded to a give-way arrangement, with new illuminated signs and minor kerb build-outs to help manage vehicle movements and improve visibility. There will also be improved pedestrian crossing points.

The council explained that the improvements will benefit people using National Cycle Network Route 55 (NCN55) and the Biddulph Valley Way.