A major road through Ellesmere will be closing during the day for a month to allow for resurfacing work to take place, Shropshire Council has confirmed.
The A495 in Ellesmere will be shut from Sparbridge Roundabout to Newton on weekdays from June 2 to July 3 for resurfacing works, with a lengthy diversion in place.
Kier Infrastructure will carry out the works on behalf of Shropshire Council.
The road will be closed on weekdays from 9.30am to 4pm throughout the works.
Access will be maintained for residents living within the closure, businesses in the closure area, pedestrians, dismounted cyclists and horse riders, and emergency vehicles.
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In all circumstances the road will be opened only when it is safe to do so.
On-street parking will not be permitted during the closures, the council's statement added.
All other traffic will be directed to use a signed diversion route that will be in place during the closure.
Shropshire Council said that the schedule may change depending on weather or unforeseen circumstances. Any changes will be displayed on the yellow advanced warning signs and on https://one.network/
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