More than £35m is being invested in Telford and Wrekin between 2022 and 2024 to keep neighbourhoods safe, clean and well connected as part of the ‘Pride in Our Community’ investment programme. As part of the Council’s ongoing investment into roads and footpaths, we will shortly be carrying out a major redevelopment of Market Street, Wellington. This will include widening the footpath, resurfacing the carriageway, replacing all kerbs and installing new drainage, to improve the general street scene and make the street safer and more accessible for pedestrians, while still maintaining the one way street with some parking/loading provision throughout. 

Areas identified:

The scheme begins at the turning for Station Road and ends at the junction with Bridge Street.

Market Street Extents

Image of Market Street in Wellington.

Last updated : 24 July 2024

The full range of work includes:

  • removal of existing kerb line
  • laying of new kerb line
  • removal of existing paving slabs
  • replacing and resetting of ironwork
  • installation of new gullies and connections
  • resurfacing of footpaths
  • paving of footpaths
  • planing and resurface of carriageway
  • installation of new signage and bollards
  • road markings.

Phase 1 A – From the railway bridge north of Station Approach through to the narrow section entering Market Street. 

Phase 1 B - From the narrow section when entering Market Street up to Wilkinsons Car Park.

Phase 1 A will start on the 6 September 2022 and will move onto Phase 1 B, both of these sections will be completed prior to December to reduce the impact on Christmas trading.

Phase 2 – From Wilkinsons Car Park through to Bridge Street / Grooms Alley junction.

Phase 2 – Will take place in January following Christmas Period. Detailed programme to follow.

Due to the whole street scene being improved, traffic management will need to be in place 24 hours a day (access through the one way street will be opened each night where possible), access will be maintained throughout for emergency vehicles and where safe, service vehicles, pedestrian access to businesses will be maintaned at all times. We will have dedicated traffic management officers on site for the duration of the scheme to help with this provision.

Last updated : 6 September 2024

  • Programme updates – any delays/ changes to programme.
  • Update on completion of completion of phases.
  • Update on new work flows.
  • Photos.

Last updated : 6 September 2024