Road scheme work starts on A41 near Newport

Road closures and diversions are in place as major improvement works take place on a busy carriageway.

The A41 near Newport, from Forton roundabout to Hinstock, will be closed from Monday until at least September.

Improvement works include road resurfacing, new drainage systems and upgrades to road signs and lines.

Access will be maintained for residents and businesses along the route, Telford and Wrekin Council said.

More than 30 signs are also set to be replaced and road sweeping, drain clearing, tree felling and litter picking will happen.

The work is happening during the school summer holidays because traffic volume is expected to be lower.

Councillor Lee Carter said: "Work like this is always unpopular and it will cause some disruption, but projects such as this are not undertaken lightly."

There were more roadworks planned for the route during summer 2024, Mr Carter added.

Further details of the works and and diversion routes are available on the council's website.

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