Willenhall area

We're building two new railway stations along the Walsall – Wolverhampton line at Darlaston and Willenhall.

Willenhall station will provide quicker and more reliable journeys to places like Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Walsall, reducing congestion and pollution.

The station will be equipped with two platforms, lifts, ticket machines, information screens and secure bike parking.

In addition, work is being carried out throughout 2025 to create a network of improved cycling routes in the Willenhall area and along the A454 corridor.

In order to build these segregated cycle paths, a series of highway works are taking place along A454 Willenhall Road, New Road and Somerford Place.

Please check back here regularly for updates on local road closures and bus diversions in this area.

From January 2025 through to Spring 2026, work is underway to create a network of segregated cycle routes in the Willenhall area.

The majority of the cycle routes will include a 3m wide cycleway providing two-way movement, separate from traffic and pedestrians with the aim of promoting a safe and sustainable mode of transport.

From Monday 5 January 2026, temporary lane closures in both directions will be re-introduced on Willenhall Road from 9:30am to 3:30pm daily.

A partial road closure is planned over two nights on 13 January and 14 January from 8:00pm to 6:00am to complete road markings. A signed diversion will be in place during these times. 

Recent resurfacing works on Portobello Island may result in some temporary closures. 

Bus users:

National Express service 529 will be diverted. Please allow extra time for your journey.