Temporary traffic lights for two months in Shropshire for gas main works

The pipe on the A49 south of Leebotwood's been described as 'high risk'

Author: Ben CartwrightPublished 28th May 2024

Two-way temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A49 south of Leebotwood for 7 weeks from June.

The measures, to the south of Leebotwood, are in place so a gas main can be replaced.

Contractors working on behalf of Cadent Gas will undertake excavations within the highway laying 215 metres of new polyethylene gas pipe underground, with the excavations backfilled and reinstated upon completion of the engineering works.

The A49 is managed by National Highways, but Shropshire Council has asked Cadent Gas to ensure affected residents and businesses are notified prior to the works taking place.

Advance warning signs will be place on site two weeks prior to the work commencing.

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