Repeated road closures expected on A495 near Ellesmere

The A495 between Ellesmere and Whittington is set to be closed over various periods until June 1 while a series of maintenance works are undertaken.

According to Shropshire Council, “the road is surface dressing (applying and rolling aggregate ‘chippings’ onto a bituminous binder) is a proven quick, efficient and cost-effective way of maintaining skid-resistance and waterproofing road surfaces.

“It forms a major part of the council’s annual road maintenance programme.”

The works will include stud removal today (April 8) and tomorrow, with dressing being prepared for early next month (May 7-9) with lock chip on May 20-21

While lining is planned from May 26-29 and again on June 1.  

Shropshire Council has warned that “these works are weather dependent and subject to change”.

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Shropshire Council has also confirmed that this will also see changes to the 449 bus route.

In an update online, a spokesperson for Shropshire Council said: “The A495 from Ellesmere to Whittington will be closed from 9.30am to 4pm this Weds and Thurs (April 8 and 9) for stud removal, ahead of the road being surface dressed next month.

“On these days the Lakeside 449 Oswestry to Ellesmere bus service will divert via St Martins, as below:

“From Ellesmere. Buses will run via St. Martins instead of Welsh Frankton, at 10.00am, 11.00am, 1.00pm and 2.00pm.

“From Oswestry. Buses will run via St. Martins instead of Welsh Frankton, at 09.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm.”