Anybody that travels north of Herefordshire on the A49 should expect delays between October and January, due to work to improve signage and road markings in Shropshire.
From Highways England:
We’ll be renewing road markings and signs at junctions on the A49 between Shrewsbury and Ludlow.
This work will ensure that the bends and junctions are consistently signed and marked, and that the safety of the A49 is maintained for all road users.
We’ll also be required to remove a number of hazardous trees, for safety reasons.
Our work starts on 11 October 2021 and we expect to finish by the end of January 2022. Work will be carried out overnight, from 8pm to 6am, five nights a week. We’ll also be working in multiple phases to reduce the impact on road users and the local economy.
During the work, we’ll need to close sections of the A49 overnight at various locations. Road signs will be in place ahead of any closures and we’ll update our webpage with information about the scheme and any diversions.
We’ll provide updates, or advise of any changes to this work through our A49 distribution list. To receive these updates, please subscribe to our mailing list by emailing noreplyA49WMids@highwaysengland.co.uk. If you’ve previously subscribed, no further action is required.
Please plan ahead and allow additional time for your journey. We’d also like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience or disruption to those living close to the work. We’ll make every effort to carefully manage noise levels and additional lighting to minimise the impact.
Our planned roadworks may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
For up to date details of closures please check Travel updates.
Phase 1 – Condover to Bayston Hill
11-12 October 2021
Full closure of the A49 from A5 Dobbies island to Condover junction
Phase 2 – Dorrington to Condover
12-28 October 2021
Full closure of the A49 from Condover junction to Dorrington
Phase 3 – Longnor to Dorrington
28 October – 5 November 2021
Full closure of the A49 from Station Road to Longnor junction
Phase 4 – Leebotwood to Longnor
5-12 November 2021
Full closure of the A49 from Longnor junction to B5477 junction
Phase 5 – Church Stretton to Leebotwood
12-17 November 2021
Full closure of the A49 from B5477 north to B4371 Church Stretton
Phase 6 – Little Stretton to Church Stretton
17-19 November 2021
Full closure of the A49 from B4371 junction to B5477 junction south of Church Stretton
Phase 7 – Marshbrook to Little Stretton
19-24 November 2021
Full closure of the A49 from B5477 junction south of Church Stretton to the B4370 junction
Phase 8 – Henley Common to Marshbrook
24 November – 1 December 2021
Full closure of the A49 from B4370 junction at Marshbrook to Henley Common
Phase 9 – Winstanstow to Henley Common
1-14 December 2021
Full closure of the A49 from Henley Common to Winstantow
Phase 10 – Craven Arms to Winstanstow
14-16 December 2021
Full closure of the A49 from A489 Wistanstow junction to the B4368 roundabout Craven Arms
Phase 11 – Stokesay to Craven Arms
16-18 December 2021
Full closure of the A49 from B4368 roundabout Craven Arms to junction at Stokesay
Phase 12 – Onibury to Stokesay
20 December 2021 – 5 January 2022
Full closure of the A49 from Stokesay to Onibury – No works in Christmas Embargo period
Phase 13 – Bromfield to Onibury
5-12 January 2022
Full closure of the A49 from Onibury level crossing to A4113 junction at Bromfield
Phase 14 – Rock Green to Bromfield
12-18 January 2022
Full closure of the A49 from A4113 junction at Bromfield to Rock Green roundabout
Phase 15 – Wooferton to Rock Green
18-25 January 2022
Full closure of the A49 from Rock Green roundabout to B4362 junction
Phase 16 – Leominster to Bromfield
25-27 January 2022
Leominster to Wooferton – exact closure points TBC
Further details can be found by visiting – West Midlands – Maintenance schemes – Highways England
