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. Rail services will be starting shortly from this station running to Wolverhampton and Birmingham.

You can view more information about the new stations here. 

In addition, work is being carried out throughout 2026 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.

Essential overnight works are taking place along Somerford Place in Willenhall.

From 7pm Thursday 5 March to 6am Friday 6 March 2026 and from 8pm Friday 6 March to 6am Saturday 7 March 2026, Somerford Place will be fully closed overnight.

Bus users

Due to these closure, some bus stops will not be served on the 529 route.

For journeys towards Wolverhampton, there will be a temporary bus stop located opposite Rose Hill on Bilston Lane.

For those wishing to access Willenhall at the closure times, please use our journey planner to check your bus route.