Trunk road in north Shropshire to close overnight for roadworks

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Motorists will face the overnight closure of a busy trunk road in north Shropshire in the coming weeks.

The A41 southbound at Prees Heath is to be closed overnight at various times though April and May for roadworks.

The temporary traffic order by Shropshire Council is to allow surface dressing on the trunk road.

The closures will take place between the hours of 8pm and 6am on April 19 for three days, May 4 for four days and May 16 for four days.

Drivers travelling south will be diverted along the A495, the A528, the A5124 and the A49. Diversions will be signposted.

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