27/06/2022 - Permalink

Smithfield Road, Shrewsbury to close for road repairs

Related topics: Highways, transport and environmental maintenance / Partner organisations
Map showing Smithfield Road

Map showing Smithfield Road

The A458 Smithfield Road in Shrewsbury will be closed from 7pm to 11pm on Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 July to allow Shropshire Council’s Multihog road planer to repair potholes and other defects.

During the closures access to properties and businesses will be maintained, and clearly marked diversions will be in place then.

For more information please visit the One Network: https://one.network/?GB129294858

Further information for residents and businesses

To minimise disruption, we will be mindful to reduce noise and disruption for those nearby.  Please note that all our planned roadworks are subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Any changes will be displayed on the yellow advanced warning signs.

How will this affect traffic?

Signs will be erected in the street/road prior before starting the works and the work will be completed as quickly as possible. A fully signed diversion route will be in place whilst work is carried out.

How will it affect buses?

Please follow this link for information about Arriva bus services during the closure of Smithfield Road

Will there be access to my property/business?

Yes. We will have staff on site who are able to assist with access. Our priority is to keep you and our staff safe, There may be a bit of a wait while we make the site safe for you to travel through to your property.

During the closure access to the works area will be restricted to:

  • Essential highways personnel,
  • Local residents who live and reside within the road closure,
  • Businesses located within the closure (if applicable),
  • Pedestrians, dismounted cyclists and equestrians,
  • Emergency service vehicles

How can you help us?

It would be appreciated if you could ensure vehicles are not parked on the road whilst the work is in progress. Should this cause any problems or concerns then please speak to one of the team on site to allow arrangements to be put in place.

 You can help us by following this advice:

  • Please keep children away from the works to ensure their safety.
  • Please drive appropriately through the works.
  • Check your shoes before entering your property or car to make sure there is no bitumen from the works. (Tar remover can help with the removal of accidental tar).