Improvement and monitoring work on M54 J6 Telford Shropshire
HIGHWAYS AGENCY News Release (1787) issued by the Government News Network on 17 May 2005
Safety monitoring and improvement work on the westbound carriageway of the M54 motorway in Shropshire will start on Friday 20 May.
During the work, improvements will be made to the white lining and the road studs on the carriageway to ensure the continued safety of motorists. The carriageway surface will also be examined to ensure that meets strict safety standards.
Work on a 2 mile (3.3 km) section of the westbound carriageway between Junction 5 and 6 will start after 9:00pm on Friday 20 May and take five nights to complete.
During the work the M54 will be closed overnight (9:00pm to 6:00am) between junctions 5 and 6. Traffic travelling westbound will exit the motorway at junction 5, follow the diversion route via the B5072 and then join the A5223 to return to the motorway at junction 6.
Dennis Wheeler, Highways Agency project manager said:
"This improvement and monitoring work is essential to ensure continued safety of this stretch of the M54.
"Work will take place overnight in order to minimise disruption to drivers. Motorists are advised to allow extra time or vary their journeys if possible."
- The Highways Agency is an executive agency of the Department for Transport. It manages, maintains and improves the network of trunk roads and motorways in England on behalf of the Secretary of State.
- The Highways Agency traffic information website is at www.highways.gov.uk/trafficinfo.
- For real-time traffic information, the Highways Agency 24-hour voice activated telephone service is on 08700 660 115. (Calls from BT landlines to 0870 numbers will cost no more than 8p per minute; mobile calls usually cost more ).
- For general information about the Highways Agency and its work, visit the Highways Agency website, or telephone the Highways Agency information line on 08457 50 40 30 . (Calls from BT landlines to 0845 numbers will cost no more than 4p per minute; mobile calls usually cost more. Service operates: 8am-8pm weekdays, 9am-5pm weekends.)
Safe driving at roadworks
During 2003 and 2004 , three road workers were killed and 27 seriously injured in the course of their work on Highways Agency roads.
Drivers approaching roadworks are advised to:
- Keep within the speed limit - it is there for your safety.
- Get into the correct lane in good time - don't keep switching.
- Concentrate on the road ahead, not the roadworks.
- Be alert for works traffic leaving or entering roadworks.
- Keep a safe distance - there could be queues in front.
- Observe all signs - they are there to help you.
Issued on behalf of the Highways Agency by Government News Network, West Midlands. Media enquiries to Filippa St Aubin d'Ancey / Colette Keane on 0121 352 5516 / 5519.
Media enquiries out of hours can be made to 0207 081 7443. All other enquiries about the Highways Agency, its role and responsibilities, should be made through the Highways Agency Information Line on 08457 50 40 30.
