Road closures will be put in place at a major junction in a village outside Oswestry later this month, while work is carried out.

Shropshire Council has confirmed that work will be carried out in St Martins from Monday, January 22 to Saturday, January 27 to improve the road layout at the Overton Road B5069 and Ellesmere Road B5068 roundabout junction.

A Shropshire Council spokesman confirmed the road will be closed overnight with a diversion in place.

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They added: “Work will be carried out overnight from 8pm to 6am.

“During these times there will be a closure at the junction and a signed diversion maintaining a B road status will be in place.

“Depending on people’s vehicle type they may be able to choose their own shorter diversion route.

“Access to properties and businesses within the closure will be maintained when safe to do so. Staff on site will be able to assist with access.

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“Signs will be placed in the road before starting the work and the work will be completed as quickly as possible.”

All planned roadworks are subject to change because of weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Any changes will be displayed on the yellow advanced warning signs and on https://one.network/

The spokesman added: “During the work access to the works area will be restricted to essential highway staff; local residents who live and reside within the road closure; businesses located within the closure (if applicable); pedestrians, dismounted cyclists and equestrians and emergency service vehicles.”