Cable reinforcement work on Featherbed Lane in Shrewsbury

Western Power Distribution are to carry out a cable reinforcement scheme on Featherbed Lane, Shrewsbury, from 26 July to 20 August [2021].

The scheme will involve Western Power replacing sections of underground cable on Featherbed lane and Arlington Way, which were previously installed 42 years ago.

The new reinforced cables will allow for more capacity and help minimise the risk of future outages for residents and businesses within the area.

During the work temporary three-way signals will be required and as the works progress and operatives move away from the junction with Arlington Way, the traffic management will be reduced down to two-way temporary lights to help reduce disruption.

A traffic management operative will be on site from 7am to 6.30pm each day, monitoring and reacting to any traffic congestion.

Shropshire Council’s streetworks inspector will closely monitor the works, to ensure contractors are working safely and to the agreed timescales .

Residents and affected business will be notified of the works in advance.