Resurfacing on The Avenue, Peplow – March 2019

Recently, Shropshire Council have circulated letters to residents on The Avenue in Peplow with details of resurfacing work to be carried out there between 18 and 28 March. The annotated image below is taken from the information which accompanied the letter, and shows the location of the work.
The letter reads:

Dear Resident / Business Owner
I am pleased to inform you that Kier Highways have been instructed by Shropshire Council to carry out Carriageway Resurfacing and Civils works at the above location.
Works are programmed to be carried out commencing 18th March we envisage the work being completed by 28th March.
For safety reasons due to the width of the carriageway the work will need to be carried out under a road closure of The Avenue from Junction A442 to Junction Woodlands from 08.00am – 17.00 pm Monday to Friday. Please expect delays in this area during the works.
During the closure access to the works area will be restricted to:

  • Essential Highway Personnel,
  • Local residents who live and reside within the road closure,
  • Businesses located within the closure (if applicable),
  • Pedestrians, Dismounted Cyclists and Equestrians,
  • Emergency Service Vehicles

Please do not hesitate to seek guidance during the undertaking of the above work from the operatives on site.
The programme is liable to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather. All changes will be highlighted on the Advance Warning signs.
Should you have any queries or wish to discuss any of the above please donot hesitate to contact Shropshire Council’s Highways Customer Services Centre on 0345 6789006.

Note: Information about this project is also available on the Roadworks.org website which indicates that for the whole or part of this period there will be traffic lights on the A442 at the junction with the Avenue.

Location: A442 – Junction of The Avenue
Description: Traffic Management for resurfacing works on The Avenue – Traffic control (two-way signals)
Permit status: Granted
Works ref: UJ212RS/845710-1

Finally, there is also a “future planning” entry on Roadworks.org indicating that “A442 From Radmoor Crossroads to A53 Espley Roundabout,” will be closed for resurfacing work from 27 May to 10 June 5 April for around two weekssee this post. Whilst the disruption is not to be looked forward to, regular commuters along this route will in time appreciate the improvements to the surface on this section. No plans have been announced at present to resurface the A442 to the south of Radmoor Crossroads.