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B5476 from Wem to Tilstock to be surface dressed

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Surface dressing work

The B5476 from Wem to Tilstock is to be surface dressed between 2 and 30 July [2024], with work to be carried out in three stages.

The work is currently programmed to take place as follows:

  • 2 July – road closure for stud removal.
  • 9 to 11 July – road closure for surface dressing.
  • 26 to 30 July (excluding weekends) – road closure for white lining.

Work will take place from 9.30am to 4pm on each day.

While the road is closed a signed diversion will be in place, and access will be provided to residential properties and businesses within the work area. Depending on their vehicle type people may be able to choose their own shorter diversion route.

The road will have an initial sweep within 24 hours of the new surface being laid, and the sweeper will return after seven days to remove any residual loose chippings.

For a detailed, interactive map and further information visit and search the One Network website.

Surface dressing is a quick, efficient and cost-effective way of preventing potholes, maintaining skid-resistance and waterproofing road surfaces. It forms a major part of the council’s annual road maintenance programme and is being carried out alongside other preventative and reactive maintenance work.

Almost 50 stretches of road across Shropshire are set to be treated this summer as part of Shropshire Council’s 2024 surface dressing programme – work that will play a key role in improving the county’s roads.

Signs will be erected in the road before work starts and the work will be completed as quickly as possible.

During the work, access to the works area will be restricted to:

  • Essential highway personnel
  • Local residents who live within the road closure
  • Businesses located within the closure
  • Pedestrians, dismounted cyclists and equestrians
  • Emergency vehicles
  • Utility or public service vehicles when safe to do so

People are asked to ensure that vehicles are not parked on the road during the day whilst the work is in progress.

All planned roadworks are subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Any changes will be displayed on the yellow advanced warning signs and on https://one.network/