The programme covers carriageway preventative treatments across the county between March 2026 and March 2027. Preventative treatments are planned maintenance interventions, such as surface dressing or micro-asphalt which are applied to roads before they deteriorate significantly. They're considerably more cost-effective than full resurfacing, and catching roads at the right point in their condition cycle extends their life by many years. In short: it's good news when your road makes the list.
Below is a full breakdown of the works planned or already completed in and around our area.
Gnosall
Several roads in and around Gnosall village are included in the programme, with some already completed.
C0139 — Cowley Lane, Gnosall From Wharf Road to Broad Lane. -Completed
C0229 — Gnosall Lane(Church Eaton Road), Moreton: From the County Boundary (near Moreton Brook bridge) to Post Office Lane. Programmed
D2274 — Hollies Common, Gnosall: From C71 Knightley Road to the end. -Completed
D2352 — Ginger Hill, Gnosall: From Cowley Lane to Wharf Road. -Completed
D2352 — Fountain Fold, Gnosall: From Ginger Hill to the end of the cul-de-sac. -Completed
D2352 — Near Ridding, Gnosall: From Ginger Hill to the end of the cul-de-sac. -Completed
D2352 — Far Ridding, Gnosall: From Ginger Hill to the end of the cul-de-sac. -Completed
Moreton
C0229 — Gnosall Lane, Moreton: From the County Boundary near Moreton Brook bridge to Post Office Lane. Programmed
This road connects Gnosall to the Shropshire border and has been a longstanding concern for residents. Its inclusion is welcome news to all that live here.
Woodseaves
Woodseaves has a solid cluster of improvements across its network of lanes.
C0071 — Gorse Lane, Woodseaves: From B5405 Stafford Road to A519 Eccleshall Road. -Completed
C0126 — Riley Lane, Woodseaves: From C71 Gnosall Road to B5405 Stafford Road. Programmed
D2272 — Lodge Lane, Woodseaves: From B5405 Stafford Road to A519 Newport Road. -Completed
D2307 — Grange Road, Woodseaves: From C71 Gnosall Road to B5405 Stafford Road. Programmed
Church Eaton
Church Eaton and its surrounding lanes feature prominently in the programme.
C0138 — High Street, Church Eaton: From Little Onn Road to Common Lane. -Completed
C0139 — Church Eaton Road, Church Eaton: From Cowley Lane to Broad Lane. -Completed
C0139 — Malthouse Lane, Church Eaton: From Broad Lane to High Street. Programmed
C0229 — Church Eaton Road, Bromstead: From Post Office Lane to Orslow Road. Programmed
C0229 — Church Eaton Road, High Onn: From Orslow Road to Little Onn Road. Programmed
C0297 — Gorsemoor Lane, Church Eaton: From Broad Lane to Orslow Road. -Completed
D4568 — Wood Eaton Road, Church Eaton: From Malthouse Lane to High Street. Programmed
Haughton and Ranton
No roads in Haughton or Ranton appear in the current 2026–27 programme. It's possible these areas are being considered under separate programmes or future years' allocations. We'll keep an eye on updates from the County and report back.
Also Worth Noting: Nearby Reserve Sites
The programme also lists a number of Reserve Sites in the W1 area (which covers this part of Staffordshire). These are roads that have been assessed and lined up as ready to go, but are not yet formally programmed, typically called upon if a primary site becomes unavailable due to utility conflicts, weather or other constraints.
Reserve sites in the C0071 corridor (Gnosall Road/Knightley Road, Knightley/Gnosall, from B5405 Stafford Road to Brookhouse Road) are noted, which suggests the wider Gnosall lane network remains on the County's radar.
What Are Preventative Treatments?
If you've seen a road being "surface dressed" (a layer of bitumen sprayed onto the existing surface followed by chippings) that's a typical preventative treatment. It seals the road surface against water ingress, restores skid resistance, and can add a decade or more to the road's life at a fraction of the cost of reconstruction.
Other treatments include micro-asphalt (a fine slurry that fills surface cracking) and Scrim surveys (which measure skid resistance rather than being a treatment themselves, but inform where treatment is needed).
Roads treated preventatively are ones that are structurally sound but showing surface wear. It's worth noting that potholes and structural failures are addressed through a separate capital programme. Preventative treatments are about protecting roads that are still in reasonable condition.
Stay Informed
Staffordshire County Council publishes updates to the programme throughout the year. Delivery dates and locations are subject to change. Works may be deferred due to utility clashes, contractor availability or network restrictions (a small number of entries in the wider programme have already been marked as deferred for this reason).
If you want to track progress or report a road issue, you can do so via the Staffordshire Highways reporting tool.
Source: Staffordshire County Council — Preventative Treatments (Carriageway) Programme 2026–27
