A49 Shropshire bends and junctions improvement work

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A49 Shropshire bends and junctions improvement work
30th September 2021

info@highwaysengland.co.uk
Tel: 0300 123 5000
30 September 2021

 

Dear Customer,

Re: A49 Shropshire bends and junctions improvement work

I’m writing to inform you of some upcoming improvement work along the A49. This work will be carried out on our behalf by our contractor, Kier. 

What we’re doing and why? What are the benefits?

We’ll be renewing road markings and signs on the A49 between Shrewsbury and Ludlow.

This work will ensure that the bends and junctions are consistently signed and marked, and that the safety of the A49 is maintained for all road users. 

We’ll also be required to remove a number of hazardous trees, for safety reasons. 

When will this work take place?

Our work starts on 11 October 2021 and we expect to finish by the end of January 2022. Work will be carried out overnight, from 8pm to 6am, seven days a week. We’ll also be working in multiple phases to reduce the impact on road users and the local economy.  

During the work, we’ll need to close sections of the A49 overnight at various locations. Road signs will be in place ahead of any closures and we’ll update our webpage with information about the scheme and any diversions. 

We’ll be issuing a weekly A49 traffic management bulletin as the work progresses, including closures and diversions. To receive these updates, please subscribe to our mailing list by emailing noreplyA49WMids@highwaysengland.co.uk. If you’ve previously subscribed, no further action is required.

What does this mean for you

Please plan ahead and allow additional time for your journey. I’d also like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience or disruption to those living close to the work. We’ll make every effort to carefully manage noise levels and additional lighting to minimise the impact.

Our planned road work may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

Find out more

If you have any questions, or if you would like to know more about our work, please call us on 0300 123 5000 or email info@highwaysengland.co.uk

You can also visit our website at highwaysengland.co.uk/roads/ or write to us at National Highways, National Traffic Operations Centre, 3 Ridgeway, Quinton Business Park, Birmingham, B32 1AF. Please leave your feedback by completing our online survey, just scan the QR code below.

Yours faithfully,

 

Richard Gulliver
Project Manager

                               

 

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