SHROPSHIRE Council announced the closure of Morton Bridge for nearly two weeks, due to essential repairs.

Morton Bridge – which carries the B4396 over the River Morda south of Oswestry – is set to close for essential repairs from November 21 to December 1.

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The work will involve taking down and rebuilding the downstream parapet and general pointing works following a road traffic collision earlier this year.

To carry out the work safely it will be necessary to close the bridge to vehicular traffic from 9.30am to 4pm each day, with two-way traffic lights in use between 4pm and 9.30am.

A spokesperson from the Council said: “When the bridge is closed, traffic will be diverted by a signed diversion route.

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“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 any inconvenience to the local community 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 the Council.