'Dangerous' building closing road for weeks in Bridgnorth is former estate agent

The building that needs emergency repairs that is at the centre of a five week road closure in a Shropshire town is a former estate agents, it can be revealed.

No. 78b High Street, Bridgnorth, which was formerly home to a McCartney’s estate agent, is the building that needs urgent repairs as a result of flood damage, Shropshire Council has confirmed.

The emergency work has forced the council to close Church Street from Monday (November 9) until December 18.

The five week road closure will be in affect 24 hours a day during the period.

According to One Network, which communicates Highway Authorities’, Utility companies’ and contractors’ ongoing and future works, the road closure will allow for repairs to the Grade II listed building and former estate agent after it was discovered that flood damage was affecting the building’s structure.

Text on One Network regarding the closure reads: “Emergency repairs to building Grade II listed and has sustained extensive flood damage from rain and moisture ingress.

“Due to the level of water entering the property, there is significant damage to the full structure of the building, including mould on the walls, floors and ceilings, rotten timber floor joists and supports, damaged windows and window frames, as well as damage to the building envelope in various locations leaving the building in a dangerous condition and at risk of further damage.”

The now empty No. 78b High Street is next door to Mellors & Kirk Auctioneers Valuers - it is also close to the Jewel of the Severn JD Wetherspoon pub and The Royle.