Transport and streets press releases

Positive meeting on £300m M6 scheme

Published on Wednesday 18th April 2012

A Telford and Wrekin delegation has had an “extremely positive” meeting with a government minister about proposals for a motorway link to be built from the M54 to the M6 North and the M6 Toll road.

Council to invest £18m to improve roads

Published on Tuesday 17th April 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council is to invest at least £18m over the next three years to improve its existing road infrastructure.

Council steps in to keep the buses moving

Published on Friday 13th April 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council has stepped in to ensure part of Dawley will still have a bus service – after a combination of circumstances meant the service would otherwise have stopped.

New holiday bus service for Ironbridge Gorge

Published on Thursday 5th April 2012

A new bus service that provides a fast and frequent means of travelling around the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site starts on Friday (APR 6).

Council acts to reassure bus pass holders

Published on Thursday 5th April 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council has taken action to reassure people eligible for the England Concessionary Bus card that they will still be able to travel in the borough over the Easter break.

Council and business representatives set for M6 meeting with Minister

Published on Thursday 23rd February 2012

Telford & Wrekin Council’s campaign for a proper motorway link to be built from the M54 to the M6 North and the M6 Toll road has made significant progress.

Travel improvements in The Gorge and Madeley

Published on Monday 13th February 2012

Improvements to the Silkin Way in Madeley and in The Gorge is due to commence next Monday 20 February 2012.

Travelink transfers to Arriva Midlands

Published on Thursday 26th January 2012

Working in partnership with Telford & Wrekin Council, from Wednesday 1 February Travelink will be taken over and managed by Arriva Midlands, the borough’s largest bus service provider.

A41 safety improvements set to begin

Published on Monday 23rd January 2012

In response to local concerns about driver safety, Telford & Wrekin Council will begin a programme of innovative improvements to a section of the A41 in February.

Time to prepare for the Diamond Jubilee

Published on Friday 20th January 2012

Residents in Telford and Wrekin who wish to mark the forthcoming Diamond Jubilee in June can apply for a road closure in order to hold a street party.

Travelink set for change

Published on Thursday 15th December 2011

The Travelink office, based within Telford Bus Station is set for some changes over the coming month.

Keeping the borough moving this winter

Published on Wednesday 7th December 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council is working hard to ensure it keeps the borough moving and residents safe this winter.

A442 set for resurfacing work

Published on Thursday 27th October 2011

Part of the A442 will close overnight shortly in order for essential resurfacing work to take place.

Rail ticket changes at the Council

Published on Friday 14th October 2011

Changes are taking place at the Council's Travelink office in Telford bus station.

Town centre road works update

Published on Wednesday 21st September 2011

The link road from Telford Town Centre down to M54’s Junction 5 is open again after scheduled road works were completed in under three weeks.

Free park & ride to the World Heritage Site Festival

Published on Tuesday 20th September 2011

The Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site will come alive with activity for this Saturday’s (24 SEP) festival.

Stafford Street road closure

Published on Friday 9th September 2011

A road closure will be in place in Newport from Saturday (10 SEP) for five days.

Cash boost to upgrade former railway line

Published on Thursday 25th August 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council is to receive £300,000 from the Department for Transport to upgrade a former stretch of railway line between A41 and the Staffordshire border.

Work to begin on Town Centre roads

Published on Thursday 25th August 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council will shortly begin work to improve two key roads around Telford town centre.

Council shortlisted for transport funding

Published on Thursday 4th August 2011

Residents across the borough could benefit from improved transport routes thanks to a successful funding bid by Telford & Wrekin Council.

Residents encouraged to respond to Highways and Transport survey

Published on Friday 22nd July 2011

Residents in Telford and Wrekin are being encouraged to give their feedback on highways and transport services in the borough as part of a national survey.

Council car parking charges

Published on Friday 17th June 2011

The cost of parking in Council pay and display car parks in Telford and Wrekin is set to change on 9 July 2011 as part of the Council’s budget proposals.

Council to work on enhanced traffic scheme for Dawley

Published on Friday 3rd June 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council is to start work on an enhanced traffic scheme for King Street in Dawley to prevent motorists using it as a short cut.

Gorge Connect service a hit with residents

Published on Friday 27th May 2011

More than 3,000 people have already used an enhanced Telford & Wrekin Council bus service that is helping to make residents’ access to the Ironbridge Gorge easier than ever.

Pounding the pavements for Walk to School Week

Published on Tuesday 17th May 2011

Schools across Telford and Wrekin will be taking part in activities to celebrate National Walk to School Week next week (16 - 20 May).

Dawley residents asked for regeneration views at public meeting

Published on Thursday 10th March 2011

Telford & Wrekin Council is holding a public meeting in Dawley to find out what residents think of the new traffic layout in the town.

Council to grit reduced network to preserve salt supplies

Published on Wednesday 22nd December 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council will reduce the number of routes in the borough it grits until further notice to help preserve salt stocks as the cold snap continues.

Local company awarded major Southwater works contract

Published on Tuesday 30th November 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council has announced that a local company has been awarded a major contract to carry out the first significant phase of works to regenerate the Southwater area of the town centre.

Have your say on next year's budget!

Published on Friday 26th November 2010

Residents are being given the chance to give their views as part of the Council's commitment to engage with local residents about where they would like to see money invested and savings made.

Kerbside success means removal of recycling banks

Published on Monday 22nd November 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council is to start removing recycling banks at the beginning of the New Year thanks to the success of its kerbside collection scheme.

Kids say slow down!

Published on Friday 19th November 2010

A campaign to ensure drivers are more considerate of pedestrians and pedestrians more aware of potential hazards when crossing roads is launched in Telford and Wrekin next week.

Residents asked for views on the future of transport

Published on Friday 19th November 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council residents are being asked for their views on the future of transport in the borough as part of a major consultation.

Local trader sells dangerous car

Published on Wednesday 10th November 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council's Trading Standards have secured a conviction against a Telford trader who sold an unroadworthy vehicle to a local couple with a young baby.

Work starts on the heart of Southwater development

Published on Wednesday 10th November 2010

Work on the flagship £250m development to kick start the regeneration of Telford Town Centre will start in earnest in the heart of Southwater next week.

Council's Citizen Survey to hear the views of local people

Published on Thursday 4th November 2010

A random sample of 9,900 households across Telford and Wrekin has been selected to take part in a Citizen Survey to find out people's views of council services and how they can improve.

Have fun but have respect

Published on Monday 25th October 2010

The Telford & Wrekin Safer Communities Partnership has launched its 'Celebrate Safely' campaign to encourage people to have fun this autumn but to be mindful of their own and others safety.

Students brush up on riding skills as part of road safety campaign

Published on Monday 18th October 2010

Students from Telford College of Arts and Technology have been brushing up on their moped and motorbike skills as part of a Road Safety campaign.

Road safety in Wellington a top priority

Published on Thursday 23rd September 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council together with the West Mercia Safer Roads Partnership is looking at future road safety options at Bennetts Bank in Wellington.

Access all areas - special buses improve mobility

Published on Thursday 16th September 2010

Elderly and disabled people across Telford and Wrekin are finding it easier to go out and about thanks to a specially designed bus commissioned by Telford & Wrekin Council.

Street name signs upgraded as public backs clean up campaign

Published on Tuesday 7th September 2010

Nearly 600 street name signs will be repaired or replaced in Telford and Wrekin thanks to members of the public getting involved with an initiative aimed at cleaning up the borough.

Boost to salt stocks recommended ahead of winter

Published on Tuesday 7th September 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council plans to further boost its stocks of salt by nearly 60 per cent to ensure it can continue to treat its road network for prolonged periods of harsh winter weather should the national salt shortage similar to the last two winter seasons re-occur.

Unsafe bridge forces road closure

Published on Friday 27th August 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council has been forced to close a minor road which straddles the boundary with Shropshire Council after a routine inspection found a bridge had become unsafe due to erosion of the river bed.

Highway maintenance improvements - Stafford Park

Published on Thursday 12th August 2010

As part of Telford & Wrekin Council's investment of £14m in Highway improvements, resurfacing works will start on Stafford Park 1 from 23 August for up to six weeks.

Walk it and report it!

Published on Thursday 22nd July 2010

Borough residents are being asked to help out with a campaign which is right up their street.

New team targets thousands of dirty and damaged road signs

Published on Wednesday 14th July 2010

Nearly 3,500 road signs have been restored to their former glory thanks to a new service launched by Telford & Wrekin Council.

Local contractor to undertake Wellington repaving scheme

Published on Friday 11th June 2010

Contractors will be moving on site to start the repaving of Wellington town centre on Monday.

Repaving scheme leads to road closures in Wellington centre

Published on Thursday 3rd June 2010

Several roads in the centre of Wellington will now be closed until October for repaving as the next major step in the regeneration of the town gathers pace.

Active Travel for Life

Published on Tuesday 20th April 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council's Active Travel for Life scheme is about to kick off with a series of drop in sessions to help promote the initiative.

Have Your Say on Borough Transport Plan

Published on Wednesday 14th April 2010

All Local Highway Authorities have to produce a Local Transport Plan (LTP) which sets out a strategy and action plan for improving transport in their area.

Parking Enforcement in Borough Towns

Published on Wednesday 14th April 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council have been meeting with local town councils and West Mercia Police to discuss how best to address parking enforcement in the borough.

Road safety for Abraham Darby Academy students

Published on Tuesday 30th March 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council's Road Safety Team in partnership with Shropshire Fire and Rescue organised a practical off - road driving taster session for sixth form students at Abraham Darby Academy.

Record £14 million investment for roads improvement drive

Published on Tuesday 30th March 2010

A record figure is set to be invested in improving, repairing and making safer roads and town centre streets in Telford and Wrekin in the next year.

Travelink remains and advice service extended

Published on Monday 29th March 2010

The Travelink Office based in the Telford Town Centre Bus station is to remain open. This decision was made following a wider transport review carried out by Telford and Wrekin Council last year, which initially put the future of the office in doubt.

More than 10,000 borough potholes busted

Published on Monday 29th March 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council has filled just over 10,400 potholes on borough roads thanks to the public and its Pothole Busters campaign.

Drive to improve white lining on the borough's roads

Published on Wednesday 24th March 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council is to launch a major drive to improve white lining on many minor, estate and main roads across the borough.

Telford taxis get tactile plates - first in country

Published on Tuesday 23rd March 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council are the first Council in the country to introduce tactile license plates to the inside of their licensed fleet of Hackney Carriage vehicles.

Scrutiny review - bus services

Published on Tuesday 16th March 2010

A report by Telford & Wrekin Council's Scrutiny Members about bus services in the borough will be considered by Cabinet on 23 March 2010.

Kynnersley and Preston Upon the Weald Moors roads set for repair works

Published on Tuesday 9th March 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council is to make significant repairs to ageing highways in the Kynnersley and Preston Upon the Weald Moors areas over the Easter period.

Makeover for Ironbridge continues

Published on Tuesday 2nd March 2010

Work is now underway on major repairs to the surface of the Wharfage car park in Ironbridge as part of a makeover of the area in time for the new tourist season.

Work starts on major investment in Randlay

Published on Wednesday 24th February 2010

Work starts this week to infill an underpass as part of a major investment in redeveloping another important key centre in Telford.

Pothole Busters off to busy start

Published on Friday 12th February 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council has seen a massive surge in the number of potholes spotted by the public and filled by the Council - thanks to its Pothole Busters campaign.

Safer route for Newport pupils planned

Published on Thursday 11th February 2010

Work has started in Newport on Telford & Wrekin Council's ambitious vision to transform the borough's educational estate by creating Sports and Learning Communities as part of the Borough Towns Initiative programme.

Pavement trial in Newport

Published on Thursday 4th February 2010

Paving which could be lining Newport High Street is currently on view and the Council wants to hear what residents think.

A41 Local Safety Scheme

Published on Wednesday 3rd February 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council have identified the A41 as a road safety priority in the borough. We have recently completed a review of accidents along the A41 from Woodcote to Standford Bridge, which will inform the development of proposals for the A41.

Become a Pothole Buster

Published on Friday 29th January 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council is launching a campaign to ask residents and partners to help us crackdown on potholes on public roads in the borough. The Council will launch its major Pothole Busters campaign on Monday as its pumps extra resources in to deal with more potholes.

Telford man fined for littering offence

Published on Monday 25th January 2010

A Telford man who dropped a drinks can in bushes near the Hadley Health Centre has been fined. Anthony Lord, of Eyton Road, Dawley, did not attend court and the littering offence brought by Telford & Wrekin Council was proved in his absence at Telford Magistrates Court today.

Bus services scrutiny report

Published on Thursday 21st January 2010

A wide ranging review of bus services aims to help Telford & Wrekin Council work in partnership with the borough's bus operator to deliver more reliable, frequent and more affordable services to more residents.

Reduced weekend gritting to preserve salt supplies

Published on Friday 15th January 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council has taken the decision to prioritise gritting in the borough this weekend to preserve salt stocks even further for the continuing cold snap.

Extra care needed on roads

Published on Monday 11th January 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council will continue to treat its agreed network of roads after the Government has asked councils to cut their use of salt to treat roads by a quarter to preserve national supplies.

Residents uirged to be careful on icy roads

Published on Wednesday 6th January 2010

With the current period of prolonged cold weather set to continue into next week, Telford & Wrekin Council is urging residents to take extra care on the icy roads.

Council well placed to continue gritting network

Published on Wednesday 6th January 2010

Telford & Wrekin Council expects to receive re-supplies of salt throughout the to help ensure it can continue gritting its agreed network of roads and footpaths - despite national reports of a shortage.

Puddles to be a thing of the past for Wellington

Published on Monday 4th January 2010

Problems with puddles could soon be a thing of the past thanks to a £1.1 million scheme to improve the streets of Wellington.

Improvements to footways

Published on Monday 4th January 2010

The first stages of a new traffic management scheme for the roads around Wrekin College and Old Hall School in Wellington will begin next month. This follows recent consultations on traffic management proposals for some of the roads in the area.