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News about the roads in Sandwell. Report requests via MySandwell https://t.co/dw0iVxiMSC, or if it's urgent call us 0121 368 1177.
Sandwell, West Midlands
Joined July 2013
❄️ It's going to be another chilly evening, and our gritting crew will be out on Sandwell's roads again later this evening. 🌧️ Temperatures are expected to increase from tomorrow, with the forecast showing a milder but drizzly remainder of the week. @sandwellroads
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🥶 We're expecting another chilly night with a risk of frost and ice patches on our roads. ❄️ Our gritting crew will be out treating more than 250 miles of Sandwell's roads later this evening. 💚 Please take care if you're out and about. @sandwellroads
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❄️ It's a fourth night on the roads for our gritting crew - they'll be out from around 6.30pm ahead of another chilly evening. Temperatures will recover overnight with a wet and cloudy day forecast for tomorrow. Please take care if you're out and about 👍 @sandwellroads
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We’re creating a new cycleway alongside New Birmingham Road (A4123) between Walford Street & Lower City Rd in Tividale Work starts from Monday 24 Nov for 21 weeks. The Birmingham-bound carriageway will be down to one lane from Burnt Tree to Lower City Rd junction @sandwellroads
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#ROADWORKS 📍 A459 Halesowen Road around Barrs Road #CradleyHeath 🚦 Temporary traffic lights in use. 📆 Scheduled until 25 November. @sandwellroads
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🚛 Our gritting crew are back out again from 6.30pm tonight as road surface temperatures are set to fall below freezing. We may also see some snow flurries in parts 🌨️🌨️🌨️ ⚠️ Even with gritting, icy patches can still form. ❄️ Please take extra care if you're out. @sandwellroads
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👉The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice for the West Midlands. 🥶With freezing temperatures forecast and the potential for light snow in hilly areas, our gritting crew are on 24 hour standby to go out when we need them. With @sandwellroads
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📣 From 10 November, a scheme of work will begin at Burnt Tree junction. There will be lane closures and potential for disruption to traffic and bus services in this area. ℹ️ More information can be found on our webpage https://t.co/NC1VX0Cs9B
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📣 REMINDER 📍 B4169 St Paul's Road around White Road #Smethwick ⚠️ Collapsed manhole. ⛔ Road closed towards Oldbury. 📆 Scheduled ongoing until 28 October. @sandwellroads
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🚧Oldbury Road #RowleyRegis is closed to enable @SthStaffsWater to carry out repairs to a water leak. Work is expected to be completed by 28th October 2025. Diversions are in place and alternative routes should be used where possible. https://t.co/vTsUB3n4tn 🚧 @sandwellcouncil
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📍 A4123 New Birmingham Road around City Road #Tividale ⚠️ Collision ❌ Partially blocked. Delays in the area. @sandwellroads
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@sandwellroads ✅ #ClearedWM #M5 J1 island #WestBromwich is now clear. The car and lorry have moved off.
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📍 #M5 J1 island #WestBromwich ⚠️ Collision on the north side of the island. ❌ Lane blocked. Congestion on the island. @sandwellroads
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🚧Halesowen Road #CradleyHeath is closed between Hill Passage and Elbow Street to enable emergency works by @nationalgrid. Works are currently expected to be completed by 8th September 2025. Diversions are in place. Keep up to date with works here ➡️ https://t.co/DxyT3fYJmG
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The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.
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Planning on visiting or shopping in Blackheath this weekend? There are temporary traffic signals at the junction of High Street & Henderson Way. Delays possible due to emergency gas works expected until Thursday 7 August. Please find alternative routes if you can. @sandwellroads
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#ROADWORKS 📍 A4100 High Street junction of Darby Street #Blackheath 🚦 Temporary traffic lights. 📆 Scheduled until 5 August There have been reports this morning that the signals are stuck on red. @sandwellroads
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#ROADWORKS 📍 A461 Horseley Heath around junction with Bevan Road #GreatBridge 🚦 Temporary traffic lights 📆 Scheduled until 16 July @sandwellroads
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📍 #M6 southbound between J10A #M54 and J8 #M5 🚗 Traffic is heavier than normal with reports of a broken down vehicle around J9. A461 Wood Green Road queuing out of #Wednesbury towards the motorway. @sandwellroads
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