Bitterley Rectory Bridge: road closure for essential maintenance repairs from 21 August

Proposed bridge repair works will require the closure of Bitterley Rectory Bridge. The work is proposed for between Monday 21 August and Friday 1 September 2023.

The work will involve taking down and reconstructing the impact damage caused by a road traffic collision to the downstream parapet, and general vegetation clearance of the bridge.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the work required, the road closure will need to remain in place for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The normal working hours will be between 8am to 4pm.

When the road is closed, traffic will be diverted by a signed diversion route.

Access over the bridge for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will remain available throughout the proposed work, although there may be a short delay while the site is made safe to travel through due to the restricted width of the carriageway.

Inevitably there will be some disruption during this work, for which we apologise in advance. We will always endeavour to minimise any inconvenience to you.

The work will be carried out by the council’s term maintenance contractor Kier, with supervision being provided by WSP on behalf of Shropshire Council.