Final stage of resurfacing works underway at Ketley Brook Roundabout
The final phase of works to upgrade road surfaces and markings across one of Telford's busiest junctions, while minimising daytime disruption, is underway at Ketley Brook Roundabout.
The project is part of a major programme of road improvements planned for 2026, focused on safer streets and better journeys across the borough, supported by £91 million of funding.
Work is taking place overnight between 7pm and 5am, ensuring the roundabout remains operational with lane restrictions during daytime hours.
Councillor Richard Overton, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Highways, Housing and Enforcement, said:
“These essential works will deliver a safer, smoother and more durable surface for all road users. Years of heavy traffic, wear and tear and repeated pothole damage have left the road surface in poor condition, making full resurfacing necessary. Completing the work overnight allows us to minimise disruption while investing in one of the key gateways to the borough.
“This project is part of our wider commitment to protect, care and invest, renewing ageing infrastructure, improving safety and reducing the need for repeated reactive pothole repairs. Once completed, Ketley Brook will benefit from a modern, high‑quality surface and clearer road markings, improving journeys across Telford and Wrekin for years to come.”
The carriageway surface across the Ketley Brook interchange has significantly deteriorated over the last decade. High‑friction surfacing has worn away, potholes have formed due to heavy traffic and weathering, and multiple emergency repairs have been required over the winter months. This pattern of deterioration reflects the pressures facing the borough’s ageing New Town‑era infrastructure and highlights the need for full‑scale resurfacing.
To address these issues, the interchange is being resurfaced in sections. All road markings will be renewed, providing clearer lane guidance and safer navigation. Once complete, more than 12,000m² of carriageway will benefit from a new surface and modern lining.
As part of Phase 3, works are underway on the Eastern Half of Ketley Brook Roundabout. Until Saturday, 25 April, between 7 am and 5 am, Whitchurch Drive will be closed from Haybridge Roundabout to Ketley Brook Interchange.
Whitchurch Drive will also be closed from Ketley Brook towards the M54 and Wrekin Retail Park, Holyhead Road will be closed in both directions and traffic from Whitchurch Drive (M54 direction) will be permitted towards Wellington.
