Road from Dorrington to Betchcott to be resurfaced

The C5144 from Church Road, Dorrington to Betchcott, near Church Stretton is to be resurfaced from Monday 2 to Thursday 12 February [2026].

During the work the road will be closed from 7am to 5pm (weekdays only).

Note: Church Road, Dorrington (adjacent to St Edwards Primary School) will only be closed from 9.30am to 2.45pm. Access to the school will only be available from A49/Church Road, Dorrington

During the closures a signed diversion will be place – and access for properties within the closure will be maintained when safe to do so. Depending on their vehicle type, road users may be able to choose an alternative diversion route.

For more information visit and search the One Network roadworks website.

People are asked not to park on the road during the day whilst the work is in progress.

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

• Businesses located within the closure (if applicable)
• Pedestrians, dismounted cyclists and equestrians
• Emergency vehicles

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/

Work will be carried out by Kier on behalf of Shropshire Council.