Delays warning as station gyratory work begins

An artist’s impression of how the area outside Shrewsbury railway station will look

Drivers are being warned of delays as work begins to improve the gyratory outside Shrewsbury railway station.

Two new cycle routes along Castle Foregate and Castle Street are part of the plans by Shropshire Council.

Wider pavements and a new 20mph speed limit are also among the proposals.

Preparatory work is due to begin on 17 June, with the scheme expected to be finished by summer 2025.

An aerial depiction of how the area will look following the work

Improvements around the station gyratory area will "greatly enhance" it, "improve accessibility, and ease movement for people... whatever their mode of travel," said Matt Johnson from Shropshire Council.

"There is likely to be disruption to road users while this work is carried out and we thank people for their patience and understanding.

"The town centre will very much be open for business during the work and we encourage people to continue visiting the town, but to consider using alternative routes if they can, or to use alternative modes of travel."

Preparatory work in readiness for construction begins on Monday, with phase one of the project, including work on Castle Foregate and Castle Gates, starting on 24 June.

The bus stop outside the railway station will be moved to outside the Britannia Inn from 8 July.

The scheme received Levelling Up Funding as part of the Big Town Plan Partnership.

There had been a number a changes to the original proposals after more than 450 responses to a public consultation, the council said.