The next phase of the preventative works to repair the A495 Whittington to Ellesmere will start this month.
The works are currently scheduled as follows:
- 7th – 9th May – Surface dressing
- 20th & 21th May – Surface Seal
- 26th – 29th May & 1st June – Lining
To ensure the safety of both the public and our workforce, a road closure will be required during these periods from 09:30 – 16:00 weekdays and 06:00 – 18:00 at weekends. A signed diversion route will be in place, and we kindly ask all vehicles to follow this.
Previously, this section of road had extensive pothole repairs, Catseye removal, repairs to ironworks and signage.
Surface dressing offers many advantages:
- It seals the road surface, preventing water from entering the underlying road structure.
- It restores skid resistance to the road surface.
- It helps to reduce spray caused by vehicles travelling on the wet road surface.
- The rapid pace of the process means disruption to road users, local businesses, and emergency services is minimised.
- It can extend the life of the road considerably, maximising the cost-effectiveness of limited highway maintenance funds.
Shropshire Council is surface dressing 70 roads. A further 92 roads are having a more extensive surface dressing.
