Stretch of A5 near Shifnal to shut for 11 days so diseased trees can be removed
A section of the A5 will be closed for 11 days next month while work to remove trees affected by ash dieback disease takes place.
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Shropshire Council has announced that the A5 (Watling Street) near Shifnal will be closed between Monday, February 10 and Friday, February 21 for work to remove several ash trees which have been affected by ash dieback disease.
One Network said the work will take place on the "A5 from Watling Street, Wrekin District Council Boundary to Crackley Bank".
Work will take place between 9.30am to 4pm each day and the road will be closed during these times.
The council said a signed diversion will be place, and access/egress for properties and businesses within the closure will be "maintained when safe to do so".
The announcement said: "Depending on their vehicle type, road users may be able to choose an alternative diversion route.
"All planned roadworks are subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Any changes will be displayed on the yellow advanced warning signs and on One Network.
"During the work, access to the works area will be restricted to local residents who live and reside within the road closure, businesses located within the closure (if applicable), and emergency vehicles."
