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Motorists have been warned they face possible delays for up to nine months when road works get under way on a busy Black Country route. A major programme of works will start on November 10 at Burnt Tree Junction in Dudley , on the border of Sandwell , with the aim of improving bus journey times and facilities for walkers and cyclists. Work taking place on the key route will be carried out in phases during the coming months. READ MORE: Calls for tougher laws on 'ghost plates' as West Midlands police boss says 'Parliament needs to act' During the programme, some bus stops may be suspended with the main services affected being the 74, 87 and 126. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) bosses said other bus services might be affected by delays during the project, with people being advised to plan ahead and allow more time for journeys. Other works will include lane closures, installation of temporary traffic lights for certain phases of work and the suspension of bus lands and pedestrian crossings and walkways. Burnt Tree Junction will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists and people are urged to follow all signed routes through the works area for their own safety. And drivers are being advised to avoid travelling through the junction and use alternative routes where possible to reduce congestion in the area. TfWM said: "A large investment programme is taking place in the borough of Dudley. "A number of key projects have already been completed with construction for further projects in the town centre and surrounding areas taking place alongside each other over the next couple of years. "MMA Tram construction activity will continue throughout 2025 and the old Dudley bus station site is undergoing a significant redevelopment to become the modern and sustainable Dudley Bus Interchange. "Highway works are also taking place at Burnt Tree Junction to improve bus journey times and help those walking and cycling around the main roads in this area. "From 10 November 2025, works will begin on the highway at Burnt Tree Junction in Dudley and on the border with Sandwell. "This project is part of a larger scheme to improve bus journey times and help those walking and cycling around the main roads in the area. "There will be new crossing points which will improve safety and encourage better connection to existing and upcoming paths and cycleways on the A4123 and A461 as well as to Merry Hill in the future. "The works will start on 10 November and will take place in various phases for up to 9 months with delays to journey times for bus users and motorists." Further information on the project are available on the Transport for West Midlands website .
