Morton Mill East Bridge to close for maintenance

Morton Mill East Bridge – which carries an unclassified road over the River Roden – will be closed for maintenance work from 13 to 31 July [2026].

The work includes parapet repairs, scour protection, arch repairs (crack stitching and repointing), and installation of Cintec anchors.

To carry out the proposed work safely it will be necessary to close the bridge to vehicular traffic. The closure will be in force 24/7.

When the road is closed, traffic will be diverted by a signed diversion route. For more information, please visit https://one.network/?tmi=GB44819579

Access over the bridge for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will remain available throughout the works, and access to frontages will be maintained up to the bridge closure.

Every effort will be made to minimise disruption during the work.

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

To inform the public of the proposals, advance notice signs will be erected at the bridge and an information letter delivered to local properties.