Road connecting Much Wenlock to Morville to close for surface dressing - here's when

A Shropshire road is set to be resurfaced next month, which will see the road closed during the day on weekdays and in the evening on weekends.

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The A458, which connects Much Wenlock to Morville, is to be surface dressed between May 10 and June 10.

Work will be carried out in several phases, which will see the road will be closed from 9.30am to 4pm on weekdays and 6am to 6pm on weekends.

The closures will take place from May 11 to 13, May 17-19, June 1-3, June 4-5 and June 8-10.

During the surface seal there will be no vehicle access whilst the surfaces cures – this takes approximately 30 minutes.

The road will have an initial sweep within 24 hours of the new surface being laid. The sweeper returns after seven days to remove any residual loose chippings.

Shropshire Council said the road is one of more than 70 stretches of road across Shropshire being treated this year. Surface dressing is a quick, efficient and cost-effective way of preventing potholes, maintaining skid-resistance and waterproofing road surfaces.

During the closures access to the work areas will be maintained to residents and businesses within the closure, emergency vehicles and essential highways and utilities.

For all other traffic a signed diversion will be place. Depending on their vehicle type, road users may be able to choose an alternative diversion route.