Overnight closure of A53 near Shrewsbury

Part of the A53 near Shrewsbury will be closed overnight from Monday 18 to Saturday 23 May for work as part of a speed reduction scheme.

During the work the road will be closed from Battlefield A49 junction to the Bings Heath junction from 7pm to 5am each night.

The work will see the introduction of a new 50mph speed limit from the Battlefield roundabout to Bings Heath, a section that is currently national speed limit. The change will promote lower vehicle speeds and improve road safety along the route.

Some maintenance is also being undertaken on the existing road signs and road markings.

During the closure access to the work areas will be maintained for the following:

• Residents living within the closure, when safe to do so.
• Emergency vehicles
• Businesses located within the closure, when safe
• Utility or public service vehicles when safe to do so

For all other traffic a signed diversion will be place. Depending on their vehicle type, road users may be able to choose an alternative diversion route.

People are asked to ensure vehicles are not parked on the road whilst the work is in progress.

For more information visit and search the One Network roadworks website.

All planned roadworks are subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Any changes will be displayed on the yellow advanced warning signs and on https://one.network/

Work will be carried out by Kier Infrastructure on behalf of Shropshire Council.