Oswestry A483 roadworks are into the final stretch

The A483/Maesbury Road junction has seen a string of accidents in recent years, some fatal, and work is ongoing to install traffic lights and change the road layout to make it safer for road users.

The works have caused major disruption in the area, with some residents in Maesbury cut off and motorists facing long tailbacks in rush hour and at weekends.

However, the work is into its final stretch now, and should be completed in just over a month, in time for the school holidays.

Councillors have issued another plea for motorists to remain calm and patient, with parish councillor Robert Milton saying the new road layout will be worth the wait.

He said: "These works have needed doing for a while and I know it has been frustrating for motorists.

"There has been a lot of people making comments, but I would urge people just to remain patient, it won't be long before they are finished.

"We need to just bite the bullet for a few more weeks.

"It is going to be a positive outcome and people just need to be patient for a little while longer."

Highways England has again said it is making good progress and would like to thank people for their patience.

Part of the road is already open to use, with three-way traffic lights installed in both directions of the bypass and on Maesbury Road, and it is anticipated the full works will be complete before July, when contractors will move to carry out works on the Mile End roundabout.

County councillor Paul Milner has also said people need to remain patient for a few more weeks, and said he has had people contacting him about how positive the works will be for a different reason.

He said: "Hopefully these works will save lives, so we can wait a few more weeks.

"A few parents have contacted me saying they are pleased the work is taking place, as their children are starting to drive and they wouldn't want them working on the old road because it is dangerous.

"A few more weeks and things will be back to normal."