Supporting information
Consultation
A public consultation into the proposals ran from 6 February to 5 March 2024 and attracted over 450 responses – with 170 people visiting a drop-in event at St Mary’s Church. Feedback led to a number of amendments being made to the original proposals. Take a look at the consultation report, which also includes more information about the project.
Works information
During the programme of work people are being warned to expect delays in the area, and drivers are encouraged to use alternative routes, or alternative forms of travel, where possible.
Two temporary compounds (welfare and storage areas) will be in place for the duration of the work. One will be based in the bus layover area in Raven Meadows, opposite Shrewsbury Bus Station, and the other will be based in Frankwell Main car park.
Working hours will be 7am to 6pm, with some night-time operations later in the programme of work.
How to reach the train station by car after the works are completed
From A528 Ellesmere Road
Travel southbound into town along the A528 Ellesmere Road, onto Coton Hill, and straight south onto Chester Street. At the Chester Street/Smithfield Road junction, take a left turn and you'll be able to enter the train station straight ahead.
From A5112 Ditherington Road
Travel southbound into town along the A5112 Ditherington Road, St Michaels Street, Castle Foregate, and you'll be able to access the train station on the left-hand side as usual.
From Shrewsbury Town Centre/Smithfield Road A458
Travel eastbound along Smithfield Road A458 and at the Smithfield Road/Castle Foregate junction you'll be able to access the train station straight ahead.