Shropshire Star

Motorists to face 17-minute diversion for 'urgent' road repairs in Ironbridge

Motorists will face a 17-minute diversion while “urgent” road repairs take place on a busy route in the Ironbridge area early this week.

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Much Wenlock Road, in Buildwas, is to be subject of a daytime closure between 9am and 4.30pm today (Monday, December 8, 2025) and tomorrow.

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Drivers will be diverted via Buildwas Road, Station Road, Harley Road, Harley Bridge, Shrewsbury Road, Victoria Road, Smithfield Road, New Road, Sheinton Street, The Crescent and Farley Road.

To view the diversion route visit one.network/?tm=GB147130775

You can find out more about planning applications and planned roadworks where you live by visiting publicnoticeportal.uk