M54 set to shut for repairs and resurfacing

Maintenance work will be carried out on the M54 during a series of closures over the next two months

A two-month series of closures to allow for maintenance work on a motorway in Shropshire is set to begin.

Work will begin on the M54's eastbound carriageway between junctions three for Cosford and four for Telford services from 21:00 GMT to 06:00 on Monday at night.

It is the first scheduled closure as part of a programme of work to resurface the carriageway and replace crash barriers on the section of motorway.

Drainage repairs will also be carried out between junctions six and seven at Wellington in the coming weeks.

A number of closures in place on both parts of the motorway between Friday and late April.

Drivers will be diverted on to the A5 and A41, around Shifnal and through the town centre in Wellington.

National Highways said: "The completed work will ensure that the M54 continues to provide a safe journey for all road users."

Full list of closures

• Friday 16 February at 21:00 GMT to Monday 19 February at 06:00 GMT (at night) - M54 eastbound full closure between junction four and junction three.

• Friday 23 February at 21:00 to Monday 26 February at 06:00 GMT - M54 westbound full closure between junction three and junction four.

• Friday 1 March at 21:00 GMT to Monday 4 March at 06:00 GMT - M54 eastbound full closure between junction four and junction three.

• Monday 4 March to Friday 15 March, 21:00 to 06:00 GMT, Monday to Friday - M54 westbound full closure between junction six and junction seven.

• Friday 8 March at 21:00 GMT to Monday 11 March at 06:00 GMT - M54 westbound full closure between junction three and junction four.

• Monday 11 March, 21:00 to 06:00 GMT - M54 westbound and eastbound full closure between junction three and junction four to install temporary safety barrier, with 24/7 lane closure and a 50mph temporary speed limit.

• Monday 18 March to Friday 29 March, 21:00 to 06:00 GMT, Monday to Friday (plus Tuesday 2 April and Wednesday 3 April) - M54 eastbound full closure between junction seven and junction six.

• Thursday 11 April, 21:00 to 06:00 BST - M54 westbound and eastbound full closure between junction three and junction four to remove lane closures and temporary safety barrier.

• Friday 12 April at 21:00 BST to Monday 15 April at 06:00 BST - M54 eastbound full closure between junction four and junction three.

• Friday 19 April at 21:00 BST to Monday 22 April at 06:00 BST - M54 westbound full closure between junction three and junction four.