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The three-week programme - which runs across the A442, A464, A5, A5223, A4169, B4373 and B5072 - covers a wide range of essential maintenance tasks led by the Council’s highways contractor, Balfour Beatty, in partnership with Idverde, the Council’s grounds maintenance and street cleansing contractor, and Prysmian, its street lighting contractor. The works include gully emptying, road sweeping, grass cutting, hedge cutting, streetlight testing and replacement, minor carriageway repairs, litter picking, vehicle barrier repairs, tree felling and a series of highway asset surveys. 

The majority of closures will take place overnight, typically running from 7pm to 7am, to minimise disruption to residents and businesses during the day. Full road closures will be in place for some sections, with signed diversion routes provided throughout. 

Councillor Richard Overton, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Safer Streets and Better Housing said: “I’d like to reassure residents that we would not be implementing road works and full road closures unless it was absolutely necessary. 

“We continue to protect, care and invest in our highways and residents will see improvements, but we know that the real measure of our performance comes from our residents. Their views matter most, and we listen closely to their experiences on our roads.” 

Key closures in the first week include: 

• A442 Trench Lock Interchange to Wombridge Interchange: 6 July, 7pm – 7 July, 7am 

• A442 Wombridge to Hollinswood Interchange: 7 July, 7pm – 9 July, 7am (two nights) 

• A5 Telford Way, Hollinswood Interchange to Priorslee Roundabout: 5 July, 10am – 4pm 

The full programme and diversion route maps for each section are available at www.telford.gov.uk/dcm. Residents are encouraged to check the website before travelling if their usual route uses the dual carriageway network. The programme may be subject to change in the event of adverse weather, and any updates will be published on the website.