Roadworks on some of Shrewsbury's busiest routes will start on Monday, it has been confirmed.
is being carried out as part of Shropshire Council's plans to"enhance and improve" the area at the front of Shrewsbury Railway Station.The initial work will see one of the lanes on Castle Foregate, in front of the station, closed off.
Phase one includes work on Castle Foregate and Howard Street, and will see the closure of the left-hand lane on Castle Foregate to the front of the station. They include temporary traffic lights at the Howard Street junction from Tuesday, June 25 – with the permanent lights switched off.Some traffic islands on Chester Street and Smithfield Road will be removed and signs will be placed around the town warning about the roadworks.
Matt Johnson, executive manager – strategic projects, with Shropshire Council, said: “This project will see improvements around the station gyratory area which will greatly enhance the area, improve accessibility, and ease movement for people travelling through the area – whatever their mode of travel.
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