Projects: Blackheath Interchange and Public Realm

The Blackheath Interchange and Public Realm project aims to encourage more people to visit Blackheath town centre with reduced traffic speed and congestion through town centre streets and create an inviting public space at the heart of the town centre.

The project will deliver: –

• a new bus interchange implemented around Market Place for all Blackheath Town Centre services
• a landscaped public space in Market Place
• five new Zebra crossings
• improved pavements around Market Place (decluttered and some widened)
• more loading spaces closer to businesses

The project Full Business Case was approved by Government in March 2022. The project team have since undertaken a number of activities in the background to further develop the project and carried out further community engagement to ensure the project is supported by local people. 

Construction works are underway!

Works started on site on the 31 March 2025 and are expected to complete in November 2025. The town centre shops and market will be open as usual throughout the works and temporary traffic plans will help minimise disruption. You can view details of road closures here.

McPhillips, the main contractor for the project, will oversee the works with regular updates shared with businesses and traders to keep the community informed throughout.

• January 2025 Newsletter (Sandwell Council)
• February 2025 Newsletter (Sandwell Council)