The street after the resurfacing work
Work to resurface Gravel Hill in Ludlow has been praised for ‘remodeling’ the street.
Gravel Hill was resurfaced from 5 to 17 June [2025], with work accomplished three days forward of schedule.
The work was carried out as a part of Shropshire Council’s resurfacing programme for 2025/26, with work carried out by Kier on behalf of the council.
In addition to resurfacing what was a failed and drained street, the work included adjustment of iron works, drainage set up and lining.
The work included the site visitors gentle junction prime of Station Drive the place it meets Higher Galdeford/Gravel Hill and into the automobile park entrance.
The work was notably difficult as a result of underground and overhead companies at this location, with GPR exhibiting quite a few underground dangers that needed to be labored round.
The street earlier than work started
David Vasmer, Shropshire Council’s Cupboard member for highways, stated:
“Bettering the county’s roads is one in every of prime priorities and our annual resurfacing programme is a crucial a part of this. As might be seen in Grave Hill, resurfacing significantly improves stretches of roads, and likewise helps to stop potholes and different issues occurring sooner or later.
“This work is making an actual distinction to roads throughout the county and I wish to thank all concerned for his or her efforts.”
Beverley Waite, Shropshire Councillor for Ludlow East, stated:
“I wish to specific my heartfelt appreciation for the distinctive work that the contractors have been doing and have accomplished on Gravel Hill in Ludlow. The transformation of the street has been outstanding, and the suggestions from residents and street customers has been overwhelmingly optimistic.
“The situation of Gravel Hill was beforehand fairly dire, making driving on it a difficult and ugly expertise. It’s now an absolute pleasure to show onto the newly restored street and drive alongside it. The distinction is really evening and day, and it has made a big optimistic impression on our neighborhood.”
The roads being resurfaced this yr can be seen by following this link.
