LEJOG / JOGLE Telford avoiding dangerous A442

Telford A442 Please avoid after LEJOG fatality in 2010.

In the summer 2010 there was a fatality when a cyclist participating in a LEJOG sponsored ride was hit by a car whilst travelling on the A442 dual carriageway around Telford. The dual carriageway can be avoided by following the route of what was the A442 of 40 yrs ago. No local cyclists would entertain the prospect of cycling on A442 dual carriageway, it’s cyclist that don’t know any different who need to be informed of the dangers.

Thanks to Geoff Shinner, Sustrans Liaison Ranger at Telford & Wrekin  for getting in touch with the alternative route & instructions