Roads bosses want traffic plan for rebuild of Shropshire pub destroyed by lorry

National Highways bosses have responded to an application from Black Country Ales (BCA) to rebuild The Three Fishes in Bayston Hill.

The pub was badly damaged last year when a lorry smashed into the side of the building off the A49.

The incident happened only days after the popular brewery had bought the pub.

Last month BCA submitted a plan to Shropshire Council to rebuild the damaged section of the building, as well as extending the pub.

The proposal includes a new smoking shelter - the original was destroyed in the crash - as well as a double storey extension to the rear of the main public house, and single storey extension to rear of toilets.

As part of the planning application process a number of organisations are asked for their comments.

National Highways, which is responsible for the A49 next to the pub has now given its verdict on the plans.

The organisation has responded to the application in a letter, stating it wants agreed construction plans in place before work starts - to avoid impact on the A49, which is a major county route.

The letter states: "National Highways will require consulting on a construction traffic management plan (CTMP).

"The plan will need to include measures for ensuring that there is no mud or detritus is tracked or dropped onto the strategic road network (SRN).

"It will also need to include measures to manage the traffic impact of workers and construction vehicles (including abnormal loads) to avoid the busiest times on the SRN.

"This should include methods of construction, equipment and time of construction.

"Given the width of the pavement is there going to be a footpath closure which should include a diversion route for pedestrians to avoid pedestrians entering the road in an unsafe manner.

"This is to ensure the safety of the A49 is not impacted by the development."

A decision on the plans will be taken at a later date.