Hundreds of motorists were caught up in long tailbacks on the A51 near Nantwich today after highways closed it to empty gullies.
Drivers reported tailbacks of mor than three miles back past Barbridge with the closure in place on the A51 between Reaseheath roundabout and Bluestone Lights.
The normally busy A530 between Reaseheath and Alvaston Business Park roundabouts was also closed from 9.30am to 2pm.
Thousands of motorists were diverted through Acton and down Welsh Row leading to long queues.
One driver said: “It was absolute gridlock in Nantwich today, caused by the closure of the main Chester route past Reaseheath.
“Queues were backing up for three miles back to Barbridge!”
According to Cheshire East Highways, the work and disruption is due to continue until around 3pm tomorrow (September 12).
They put in place diversion signs which took drivers more than 20 miles via Winsford.
A highways notice said: “Pedestrian access to any premises situated within the temporary closure will be maintained at all times.
“Cyclists will be required to dismount in order for access to be maintained. Vehicular access will be maintained forcemergency vehicles and residents where possible.
“The closure is necessary for Cheshire East Highways to carry out Gully emptying
“It is anticipated that the works will take place on the following date(s): Monday 8th September 2025 to Friday 12th
September 2025.”
Pretty sure that picture is not near Hurleston….more like Acton..
Wish CEC would come and do that work by Wardle Avenue on A51, through to Airfield Road roundabout, as it is Kew Gardens growing out the storm drains, which I have reported repeatedly through Fix my Street with photograph evidence, only for CEC to close my complaint down, saying the work had been done. LIARS. If Nantwich News would like to visit that area, you could do a report on it. I regularly clear the storm drains outside my property on a Sunday morning, when there is less traffic, at risk to my life and I am nearly 70 years of age ======= hoping to reach my 71st birthday.
Utter madness. I will bet that a fair number of councils do this sort of work off-peak or at night to avoid the queues, but of course Cheshire East can’t afford to.
Turn right go to Tarporley or Chester and spend your money there.