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Village Hall Bag £10k After Roadworks Chaos
25 Sep
Summary
- Onibury Village Hall received nearly £10,000 from National Highways.
- Roadworks, including temporary lights, caused months of disruption.
- The grant aims to compensate communities affected by extensive roadworks.
Onibury Village Hall in Shropshire has received a substantial grant of £9,999 from National Highways' Community Legacy Fund. This financial award is intended to support communities significantly impacted by prolonged roadworks.
The village experienced over ten months of disruption from September 2025 to July 2026. This period saw the implementation of temporary traffic lights and a one-way system at the local level crossing. These measures were a direct consequence of damage sustained by a bridge and road following a tractor crash.
Councillor Josh Dickin described the situation as "pretty much chaos" with "increased congestion." He highlighted the village hall as the "beating heart" of Onibury, emphasizing the widespread problems the roadworks caused for residents and the wider region. National Highways acknowledged the unexpected and complex nature of the bridge repairs and expressed gratitude for the community's patience.
