A programme of roadworks causing major delays at one of Nantwich’s busiest junctions looks set to be extended by another FOUR weeks.
Works have been taking place at the junction of Newcastle Road and Elwood Way since January 20.
The scheme, which has seen the closure of a section of Newcastle Road between Elwood Way traffic lights and the level crossing, was initially due to finish by February 24.
Cheshire East Council says the works are needed to widen the junction, as well as to renew the current traffic lights system.
Now signs have been up around the works informing motorists the works will continue between February 24 until March 21.
The junction is notoriously busy at peak times with traffic to and from the A500, town centre and to Peter de Stapleigh Way.
Information on Cheshire East’s “One Network” highways page said: “We are undertaking a carriageway widening of the junction on Newcastle Road.
“This includes laying a new beany kerb line, also adding some additional ducting into the grass verge behind the new kerb line.
“The traffic Lighting system is also being renewed as well as an existing streetlight being relocated due to the widening of the carriageway.”
Meanwhile, between February 15 and 23, a section of Audlem Road close to Brine Leas School – at the other end of Peter de Stapleigh Way – is also set to close.
Traffic signals will be in operation there as well. Cheshire East granted these works to allow for new sewers to be installed.
We contacted Cheshire East Council on Monday requesting a statement outlining reasons for the extended period of works. We are still awaiting a reply.
It’s not just the disgusting state of our roads but the Coordination of the utility companies that’s absolutely unfit for purpose! How many traffic lights and road closures can CEC Highways approve at one time in Nantwich? It’s a complete joke and must be run by a bunch of kids! Who’s in charge of this so called Coordination? They need sacking straight away!
Correct me if I am wrong, but shouldn’t the new road through Kingsbourne be opening by the end of February? Just another joke of a delayed road scheme.
I am glad many people recongnise all too well this Seasonal picture where works are overlapped right at the end of the Budget year instead of being carried out evenly through the year to minimise disruption. I also wait to see the usual 1 working / 4 watching orange coated guys, a regular sight with these overpaid, underworked contractors. Totally agree with the comment ref Japan and recall the 40 feet square sink hole that appeared there and cars were driving over the repair a week later – lessons available if they can be bothered!
Well that wasn’t a surprise was it.
Based on the lack of progress made since the roadworks started, we’ll be lucky if it gets finished this side of Easter.
Once again, poor management from Cheshire East of their contractors, who no doubt will now be reaping in loads of overtime at our expense. Do Cheshire East ever manage to do anything properly, or do they ever check if anything runs to time and within budget?
Obviously some jobsworth has made an error making the decision to allow the two sets of work to overlap. From the moment I first saw both sets of advanced warning signs for the works I knew there would be issues.
Absolutely ridiculous, Never much work being done when I drive past !
If the work was being done in Japan it would all be completed in one week or under .
How much time is being wasted by the contractor & drivers in a constant queue polluting the atmosphere with engines running
Surely a job like this should be completed as quickly as possible but we are dealing with Cheshire East !
Audlem Road I believe is closed south from the Audlem rd/Peter destapeigh way. So no access to town from the Stapeley estates. If understood correctly the diversion in place takes you to Woore, Audlem, Combermere and back to Park rd Nantwich. 38km and 37 mins for a few hundred yards of road. This is solely to please David Wilson homes sewage work, any compensation those forced on a tour of south Cheshire just to go a support and shop in the town. That all costs extra fuel for those who need a car, if only there were buses….but they’re aren’t !!
Cheshire East is pandering to the builders, who consider this urgent to fit their plans but are totally delayable for the rest of us. And now extended works at Elwood way jnc by 4 weeks, how can they get it that wrong…if you live in Nantwich go on holiday until April or you may find your patience disappearing