Shropshire Council, together with Alliance partners Kier and WSP, are planning to carry out refurbishment works to Meole Brace Footbridge. To undertake the works and maintain the pedestrian route, the existing bridge is to be removed for refurbishment, and a temporary pedestrian footbridge installed. A combination of lane and full road closures will be required to complete this scheme, which are outlined below.
Stage 1: 19 May – 27 May 2025
- Date
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Monday 19 May to Thursday 22 May
- Traffic management
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Closure of Footbridge and Single lane closure Northbound over Meole Brace road bridge between the hours of 8pm and 6am
- Works
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preparation work to the footbridge to include :
- Tree removal
- Embankment works
- Footbridge jacking
- Date
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Friday 23 May to Saturday 24 May
- Traffic management
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Closure of Footbridge and 24hr Single lane closure Northbound over Meole Brace road bridge.
- Works
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Final freeing of the footbridge ready for lift out Saturday night.
- Date
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Saturday 24 May to Sunday 25 May
- Traffic management
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Closure of Footbridge and Full road closure to Meole Brace bridge between 8pm and 8am
- Works
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Lift out of existing bridge and removal from site for refurbishment, installation of temporary footbridge.
- Date
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Sunday 25 May to Tuesday 27 May
- Traffic management
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lane closure Northbound over Meole Brace road bridge between the hours of 8pm and 6am
- Works
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Contingency closures, to allow completion of works, to temporary bridge.
Stage 2: 20 June 2025 – 25 June 2025
- Date
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Friday 20 June to Saturday 21 June
- Traffic management
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Closure of Footbridge and 24hr Single lane closure Northbound over Meole Brace road bridge.
- Works
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Enabling works to temporary footbridge, in preparation for lift out
- Date
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Saturday 21 June to Sunday 22 June
- Traffic management
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Closure of Footbridge and Full road closure to Meole Brace bridge between 8pm and 8am
- Works
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Lift out of temporary bridge and installation of refurbished original footbridge.
- Date
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Sunday 22 June to Monday 23 June
- Traffic management
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Closure of Footbridge and Single lane closure Northbound over Meole Brace road bridge between the hours of 8pm and 6am
- Works
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Completion of reinstatement works, pedestrian barriers and approach footways
- Date
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Monday 23 June to Wednesday 25 June
- Traffic management
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lane closure Northbound over Meole Brace road bridge between the hours of 8pm and 6am
- Works
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Contingency closures.
The works have been programmed to provide the minimal impact to local users, with closures taking place outside of peak hours wherever possible and signed diversion routes in place (see attached).
Shropshire Highways have endeavoured to communicate with local elected members and business in the area, with further communication throughout the works, where changes are required.
We apologise for any inconvenience these works may cause.
Please note that the map on this page may not show the precise location of the work, and is intended as a guide only.