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News

Road Closure:  Urgent Closure of Boraston Bank

Start Date: 12th January 2026

End Date: 27th February 2026

Purpose: Urgent Closure of Boraston Dale Bridge, Boraston

Works Promoter:   Shropshire Council

Works Promoter Ref: UJ214BR-1508105-01

Enforcement pattern for Urgent Closure of Boraston Bank:
All the time

You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here:  https://one.network/?tm=GB147820810

Following a special inspection of Boraston Dale Bridge, it has been determined that an emergency closure of the bridge to all traffic is required on safety grounds. The structural integrity of the bridge is at risk after a tractor collided with the parapet and entered the watercourse.

An emergency road closure will be implemented at Boraston Dale Bridge today, and a diversion route will be established. The bridge spans the Corn Brook, a tributary of the River Teme.

The closure will remain in place while essential repairs are carried out to the downstream spandrel, wing wall, and parapet. To undertake these works safely, the bridge will remain closed to vehicular traffic. We are currently working with our term contractor to resource the necessary repairs, and programmed dates will be confirmed shortly.

Pedestrian and dismounted cyclist access will be maintained, although short delays may occur during certain phases of the works. Access to properties up to the bridge will also be preserved throughout the closure.

We appreciate that this may cause disruption to the local community and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards

Peter Gould

Bridges and Structures Engineer

Highways, Shropshire Council

Pete.gould@shropshire.gov.uk

01743 255078

07811 988452

 

You are kindly invited to attend a Severn Trent Water public meeting in Boraston Church on Thursday 22nd January to learn about the water mains replacement programme of work between Burford and Cleobury and the road closures / diversions being planned for the next 2 years.

This work commences at the end of January and, although phased, will run until the end of January 2028.

Please feel free to share this link with your parishioners as the impact on the roads in the area will be significant. 

https://www.borastonparish.co.uk/so/c2PkPWEoz?languageTag=en