'Totally unacceptable': Council condemns drivers ignoring A41 closure signs as work continues
Telford & Wrekin Council has provided an update on large-scale roadworks that have closed the A41, and condemned as "totally unacceptable" reports of drivers ignoring the closure signs.
As of Monday, a large stretch of the A41 near Newport has been closed for two weeks for "essential" repair works.
The £1 million scheme includes road resurfacing, new drainage systems and upgrades to road signs and lines, and the road has been closed 24/7 from the Forton roundabout to Hinstock.
Today the council said its teams are continuing to monitor the fallout from the closure, and said that "entire sections" of the road will soon be excavated.
A spokesperson for Telford & Wrekin Council today said: "The roadworks being carried out on the A41 are essential and running to schedule, with the road due to reopen on September 3 as planned.
“The project is being managed in the most efficient way possible, during the summer holiday period when traffic is at its lowest.
“We will continue to monitor the effects of the closure and are working hard behind the scenes to address issues raised by local residents as they arise.
“Entire sections of road will shortly have deep excavations.
“We continue to urge motorists to plan their journeys carefully, respect the speed limits and stick to the official diversions. We are aware of drivers choosing to ignore the road closures and this is totally unacceptable behaviour.”
“We will keep the project under review and ensure the road is re-opened as soon as reasonably possible.” If people would like to raise concerns, they can email highways@Telford.gov.uk or send evidence of speeding to the Police via this website (SNAP). Project updates will be available here: A41 Works Updates - A41 Resurfacing Forton Roundabout to Buttermilk - Telford & Wrekin Council.
