New roadworks threaten three weeks of disruption

Drivers have been warned of disruption in Telford over the next three weeks with the start of a major roadworks scheme.

Castlefields Way from Castlefields Roundabout to just past Southall Road – the main route from south Telford through to Dawley and Telford town centre – is to undergo complete reconstruction.

The 18-day programme starts today (Monday) and is scheduled for completion on Friday August 25.

Telford & Wrekin Council has said the work will be completed in sections so that access is maintained to all affected residents and businesses.

A full diversion will be in place around the works through Southall Road – Brookside Avenue – Holmer Farm Road – A442 – A4168 to Castlefields Roundabout and vice versa.

The council said tests had revealed there are issues with the substructure of the road, cracking on the surface as well as some subsidence. Therefore, a full reconstruction was needed in order to improve ride quality and drainage.

The council has sent out letters to 1,300 homes and businesses in the area in advance of the work to inform them of the possible disruption.
Electric display signs have been installed on site to advise motorists of the diversions.

Dom Proud, Telford & Wrekin Council’s Service Delivery Manager for Highways, said: “This is essential maintenance that has been deliberately scheduled during the school summer holidays when roads are quieter.

“However, we do realise it will cause some disruption so we’d like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience.”

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