A planned seven-week road closure near Oswestry has been delayed until next week.
The planned closure of one lane on Whittington Road will begin next week so that works can be carried out at the entrance to a new business park, which will include a new Greggs, a Costa Coffee and a Domino’s Pizza takeaway.
There had been a plan to close the lane on that side of the A495 from this week. However the contractor, Reed Construction, has now written to local councils to inform them that the closure has been delayed until next week.
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In a post shared by Whittington Parish Council said: “We are writing to provide an update regarding the forthcoming highway improvement works associated with the Artillery Point Commercial Development on Whittington Road, Whittington.
“Firstly, we would like to apologise for the change to the previously advised programme.
“Unfortunately, due to circumstances outside of our control and the timing of the necessary approvals, the commencement date for the works has been amended.
“The works are now approved to commence on September 7 and are expected to remain in place for approximately seven weeks.
“The works will require temporary traffic management measures, including the closure of vehicular access between the A5 and A495 Whittington Road, with traffic diverted via the approved diversion route through Gobowen.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this change and thank you for your understanding and cooperation whilst these essential works are undertaken.”
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