Many thanks to Andrew, a member of the Mailing List who sent this warning - Not the council, not the contractors, not the parish council, the Shropshire Star or even Oswestry Tourism.
Main road into Oswestry from Mile End, to close for almost 4 weeks.
https://www.bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk/news/25277392.oswestrys-shrewsbury-road-close-four-weeks/
Thanks again Andrew,
Yoland