The planned works to upgrade the Windermere Drive zebra crossing to a push button crossing have been postponed.
This is due to emergency repair work required by Severn Trent Water following a collapsed sewer on Bilford Road, and the impact that having two sets of major works would have on the local highway network in this area.
The crossing works will be rescheduled once Severn Trent Water has completed its works. A new start date will be confirmed in due course.
Worcestershire County Council and Severn Trent Water apologise for any inconvenience caused, and thank residents for their patience and understanding.
Please see below information provided by the Severn Trent Media Team:
A Severn Trent spokesperson added: “Our teams are set to carry out emergency repairs on our network on Bilford Road in Worcester due to a sewer collapse from Monday morning (March 23rd, 2026). This is a complex fix that requires specialist repairs to make sure the sewer is safe and fully operational again. Due to the location and for the safety of the public and our teams, three-way traffic lights will be in place. We are working closely with Worcestershire County Council but understand that emergencies like this can be an inconvenience. Our priority is to get this work done as quickly and safely as possible and we want to thank everyone for their patience while this is ongoing.”
Severn Trent have confirmed that the pipe is situated about nine metres underground, and their teams are exploring temporary flow management options, including the use of holding tanks, to minimise the number of tankers needed on site.
Severn Trent are also looking at whether the repair can be done with no-dig technology to complete this quicker.
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