Repairs have begun on a road on the Powys border which was in danger of “catastrophic failure” is due to be repaired this week.
The Anchor to Sarn road was closed in May after it was found that a three-foot-deep sinkhole was developing underneath a section of the road due to a collapsed culvert.
The issue was discovered after a review of the road by highways teams after forestry work was carried out along the road for several months.
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County councillor for Clun, Sam Walmsley said that the forestry work had “caused a lot of damage” and confirmed earlier this month that an emergency closure was in place.
According to Cllr Walmsley, it was found that the road was at “a severe risk of catastrophic failure”.
He has since pushed to get the road repaired “as quickly as possible” which have now begun this week.
“Repairs to this important section of road have started,” said Cllr Walmsley.
“This includes both making the damaged culvert safe and repairing surface damage/potholes.
“Had an update from the contractors this morning, they are expecting to have work complete and the road opened again by this weekend. If I hear of any changes to the plan, will post an update.”
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