Update 05/10/26
Thank you to everyone for their patience while we reviewed our construction programme.
Over recent months, we have been working closely with Shropshire Council to coordinate our activities with planned highway resurfacing works. By aligning the two programmes, we can help reduce the overall impact on local roads and minimise disruption for residents, businesses and road users.
We have now agreed a revised schedule and are preparing to recommence work.
Details of the updated programme can be found below, and we will continue to provide advance notice of upcoming activities wherever possible.
We're investing in Oswestry's electricity network to help meet growing demand for power and support a cleaner, greener future for local homes and businesses.
As part of this investment, we're installing around 3km of new underground electricity cable and upgrading local substations in the Maes-y-Clawdd area. These improvements will strengthen the local network, improve reliability, and provide the additional capacity needed to connect more low-carbon technologies such as electric vehicle chargers, solar panels and heat pumps.
Working alongside our delivery partner, OCU Group, construction work began in March 2026 and is now expected to be completed by December 2026. The project forms part of our wider programme of investment across the region, replacing ageing infrastructure and ensuring the electricity network is ready to support future growth.
Keeping Oswestry Connected
To carry out the work safely, construction will take place in phases, with temporary traffic management and rolling lane closures introduced as work progresses along the route. Clearly signed diversion routes will be in place where required.
We understand this work may cause some inconvenience and we're committed to keeping disruption to a minimum, completing the works as safely and efficiently as possible while maintaining access for residents, businesses and essential services wherever we can.
What is required and how long will works go on for?
The project is expected to continue until December 2026, with work progressing through three key stages across different locations.
As the works move through these stages, you may see our teams return to areas that have previously been worked in. This is a normal part of the construction process and helps ensure the new infrastructure is installed, tested and restored correctly.
Stage 1: Duct Installation
The main construction phase, involving excavation works to install underground ducts (protective pipes) for the new cables to run through. This stage typically involves the highest levels of construction activity, traffic management and noise.
Stage 2: Cable Installation
Once the ducts are in place, the new cables are pulled through and connected at specialist access points known as joint bays. Works are usually more localised during this stage, with less intrusive traffic and pedestrian management.
Stage 3: Reinstatement
For most work, the roads, footpaths and surrounding areas are reinstated and returned to their original condition at stages 1 and 2. On some well-used, strategic or recently resurfaced roads, highway authority requirements may mean that permanent reinstatement is carried out at a later date. For this project, we expect the reinstatement to be done during stages 1 and 2.
Updated Schedule
Thank you to local residents, businesses and road users for your patience while we have reviewed the construction programme for this project.
During this time, we have been working closely with Shropshire Council to align our construction programme with planned resurfacing works in the area. By coordinating these activities, we can help reduce the overall impact on the local road network and minimise disruption for the community.
The updated indicative dates are shown below:
Road | Traffic measures | Start date | End date | Work |
Shrewsbury Road (phase 1) | Temporary traffic lights | Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 28, 2026 | Cable install & reinstatement |
Greystones Way | Temporary traffic lights | Oct 21, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | Cable install & reinstatement |
Shrewsbury Road (phases 2 & 3) | Temporary traffic lights | Oct 27, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 | Cable install & reinstatement |
Oak Drive | Temporary traffic lights | Nov 6, 2026 | Nov 16, 2026 | Cable install & reinstatement |
Shrewsbury Road (phase 4) | Temporary traffic lights | Nov 11, 2026 | Nov 24, 2026 | Cable install & reinstatement |
College Road | Temporary traffic lights and lane closure | Nov 20, 2026 | Dec 12, 2026 | Cable install & reinstatement |
We’ll ensure access to properties and businesses is always maintained, and do not expect electricity supplies to be interrupted as a result of this work. Local teams are working to keep local residents and businesses in the affected areas informed as the works progress.
Further updates on our work in the area, including diversion routes, are available to view online at https://one.network.
We know that any disruption to your daily routine can feel bigger than it looks on paper, and we genuinely appreciate your continued patience as this essential work progresses. Our team is working hard to keep the project moving while minimising inconvenience and keeping everyone in the community safe.
If you have any questions about this project, please email stakeholderengagement@spenergynetworks.co.uk