REPAIRS are to be made to a road outside Whitchurch from August 14 until the start of September, Shropshire Council has said.

The repairs are to be carried out in Ash Road, Whitchurch to the A41, Bletchley from Wednesday, August 14 to Wednesday, September 4, with work to take place in three phases.

Phase 1, from August 14-20, will cover Whitchurch Bypass to Ash Magna while Phase 2 – August 21-28 will cover Ash Magna to Ightfield.

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Then Phase 3 – August 29 to September 4 – will be from Ightfield to Bletchley.

A Shropshire Council spokesman said: “Work will take place between 9.30am and 4pm (weekdays only), and the road will be closed during these times.

“During the closures a signed diversion will be place – and access/egress for properties  and businesses within the closure will be maintained when safe to do so.

“Depending on their vehicle type, road users may be able to choose an alternative diversion route.

“People are asked not to park on the road during the day while the work is in progress.

“For more information visit the One Network website.

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“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 pedestrians, dismounted cyclists and equestrians.

“Also, it is open to emergency vehicles as well as utility or public service vehicles when safe to do so.”