Drivers are being urged to move their vehicles as roadworks are set to take place in Bishop’s Castle town centre later this week.
Shropshire Council will be carrying out road lining and car park improvements on Friday, May 22, between 8am and 4pm, including installing a new disabled parking space.
Local councillor Ruth Houghton apologised for the disruption, saying: “Apologies for the short notice and for any inconvenience. This is much needed work which is long overdue.”
The work will affect several key areas across the town, with traffic cones set to be in place throughout the day.
In Harley Jenkins Street car park, disabled parking bays will be repainted.
Motorists have been told: “Please do not park in these spaces overnight on Thursday, May 21, or at any time on Friday, May 22, until the work has been completed.”
Officials also warned that any abandoned or SORN vehicles must be removed before work begins.
On the High Street, new lining will create an additional disabled bay outside the pharmacy, while other markings will be refreshed to maintain access to residential driveways and reinstate passing places.
Drivers have been asked to clear the High Street by 8am on Friday. “Please remove vehicles by 8am to allow this work to be completed,” the council said.
Further work will take place on Station Street, where lining will also be carried out to ensure access is maintained for residents.
Traffic cones will be used at all locations, with a warning issued to the public not to tamper with them.
“Please do not remove [them] for personal use - they are on loan from the Carnival Committee and Shropshire Highways,” the notice added.
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