184km of road to be resurfaced as work continues to improve Shropshire’s roads

Thirty-seven stretches of road across Shropshire, totalling 184km in length, are to be resurfaced in the coming months, as Shropshire Council continues its programme of work to improve the county’s roads.

The resurfacing work will be carried out in the north, south and central Shropshire, with dates to be confirmed shortly.

The annual resurfacing programme is put together based on regular inspections and annual surveys of the county’s roads, plus reports from residents, councillors, parish councils and community groups.

To achieve value for money, roads that are likely to need costly repairs in the future are prioritised.

This year’s programme includes seven roads in central Shropshire, 14 in north Shropshire, and 16 in south Shropshire.

Steve Charmley, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member with responsibility for highways, said: “We’re committed to improving our roads and making them safer for all road users. Our annual resurfacing programme is an important part of this. It will greatly improve nearly 200km of roads, and help to prevent problems occurring in the future, and means we won’t have to spend as much time on smaller repairs.

“I thank people for their patience and understanding while this important work is carried out.”