The road has been closed between Jubilee Drive and the A4104 for gas works by Cadent Gas. Drivers wanting to access most businesses on the A449 from Malvern have to take a 20 minute diversion, which takes them via Welland, Castlemorton and Hollybush. Giles Goodhew, landlord of The Wellington Inn, about halfway between Malvern and Ledbury, said the first week of the closure had been a "disaster" for the pub.
While businesses are still accessible, he said those without local knowledge may have been confused by signage for the closure. "This last week has been a disaster," he said. "We have no way of knowing how busy we might.
.. Mary Stenson.
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A449 road closure diversion is 'devastating', businesses say

Owners of businesses on the A449 between Malvern and Ledbury have said the road closure has been "devastating". - www.malverngazette.co.uk