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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Strong winds bring down trees in Shropshire


Strong winds yesterday evening and overnight caused a number of incidents across Shropshire, tree surgeons faced a busy morning moving fallen trees.

A fallen tree closed the A528 Shrewsbury Road at Preston Gubbals. Motorists using the A464 Holyhead Road in Albrighton at the Cross Road junction, were able to pass a fallen tree, whilst motorists using the A41 in Whitchurch faced a diversion as a fallen tree blocked the road.

Elsewhere downed trees caused problems for motorists using the B4387 Horsebridge Road in Minsterley, the B5067 Berwick Road in Shrewsbury and Nobold Lane in Shrewsbury.

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In Ironbridge a road remains closed today after a hole appeared in the carriageway. The B4373 Ironbridge Road is closed to through traffic around 200 metres from the junction with Calcutts Road.

Telford & Wrekin Council says access will be maintained for residents and the footpath on Ironbridge Road remains open. A diversion for traffic has been set up via Calcutts Road and the road closure will remain in place until further notice.

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