Shrewsbury road set for partial closure in February so defective manhole cover can be replaced
Welshpool Road in Shrewsbury will be closed overnight in one direction next month while Severn Trent Water crews replace a defective manhole cover outside the Oxon Priory Pub & Grill.
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Shropshire Council has announced that the road will close overnight between 8pm on Wednesday, February 19 and 6am on Thursday, February 20.
The road will be closed to traffic heading in a westbound direction - towards the A5.
The council explained reasons for the closure, saying: "As the existing manhole cover is located close to the permanent traffic signals by the Shelton Road/Holyhead Road junction, the work will be carried out under a one-way closure.
"During the work Welshpool Road will be closed to traffic heading in a westbound direction."
Shropshire Council said a signed diversion route will be in place and access to residential properties and businesses will be maintained.
Residents and local businesses will also be notified and advance warning signs will be erected on site two weeks prior to works commencing.
The local authority added that the manhole is not in the the section of Welshpool Road which was resurfaced last year.
