Post Tagged with: "roadworks"

Waterlode closure adds to traffic delays in Nantwich

Waterlode closure adds to traffic delays in Nantwich

The two-day closure of Waterlode in Nantwich is adding to the traffic delays and queues in the town.

Cheshire East highways have closed the road from the railway hotel roundabout to the junction of Shrewbridge Road.

January 21, 2025
Motorists warned of delays with works at busy Nantwich junction

Motorists warned of delays with works at busy Nantwich junction

Drivers are being warned of major delays as a five-week programme of roadworks is set to hit one of Nantwich’s busiest junctions.

The works will take place at the junction of Newcastle Road and Elwood Way between January 20 and February 24.

January 10, 2025
LETTER: Crackdown on over-running utility works

LETTER: Crackdown on over-running utility works

Dear Editor,
When utility company roadworks overrun, it’s motorists who pay the price with congestion, detours and longer journeys.

This is why I’ve announced a plan to crack down on works by utility companies overrunning.

January 23, 2024
READER’S LETTER: CEC and Bentley should work together during roadworks

READER’S LETTER: CEC and Bentley should work together during roadworks

Dear Editor,
Construction of the North West Crewe Package (NWCP) started on 9th May 2022.

On completion of NWCP in November 2023 it promises to ease congestion and improve access to Leighton Hospital and bring opportunities housing developments and for local businesses to expand.

May 23, 2022
Motorists warned over multiple roadworks on busy Nantwich roads

Motorists warned over multiple roadworks on busy Nantwich roads

Motorists in Nantwich are being warned about a number of roadworks on busy routes in and around the town next week (Feb 21-25).

Peter Destapleigh Way/Elwood Way in Stapeley will be closed in evenings and through the night all week, and Millstone Lane will also be closed for around two weeks.

February 17, 2022
Cheshire East drivers issued roadworks warning as lockdown eases

Cheshire East drivers issued roadworks warning as lockdown eases

Drivers across Cheshire East are being warned to expect more roadworks and delays as lockdown eases.

Authorities say they have received an increase in requests for roadworks from utility companies following the relaxing of lockdown measures.

July 13, 2020
Road closure in Wistaston forces drivers to detour through businesses

Road closure in Wistaston forces drivers to detour through businesses

By Jonathan White
Frustrated motorists have been forced to take an unofficial detour through business premises to avoid long-running roadworks in Wisaston.

A ‘major gas replacement’ by Cadent Gas Ltd has closed the busy Wistaston Green Road from February 11 for five weeks.

February 22, 2019
Warning to motorists to plan Nantwich Food Festival journey

Warning to motorists to plan Nantwich Food Festival journey

Visitors to the Nantwich Food Festival are being urged to plan their journey to the event this weekend.

More than 30,000 people are expected to visit the festival starting tomorrow (September 2) until Sunday (September 4).

September 1, 2016
BT prosecuted in court for endangering Nantwich residents

BT prosecuted in court for endangering Nantwich residents

Telecoms giant BT has been prosecuted for endangering Nantwich residents during highways works, it has emerged.

The company was taken to court by Cheshire East Council following works on signal-controlled junction on High Street, Nantwich.

December 15, 2015
Traffic gridlock as Reaseheath A51 works clash with Chester Road closure

Traffic gridlock as Reaseheath A51 works clash with Chester Road closure

Thousands of drivers have been caught up in traffic gridlock around Nantwich once more as roadworks coincide with major route closures.

Cheshire East highways has allowed BT engineers to set up roadworks on the busy A51 at Reaseheath.

October 28, 2015
London Road in Nantwich to be closed for six days

London Road in Nantwich to be closed for six days

A major road in and out of Nantwich will be closed for six days from May 11.

Scottish Power works mean London Road either side of the level crossing will be closed to all traffic from May 11 to 17.

May 1, 2015
Highways bosses “sorry” over Nantwich roadworks traffic chaos

Highways bosses “sorry” over Nantwich roadworks traffic chaos

Highways chiefs said “sorry” to hundreds of drivers who were caught up in the traffic problems plaguing Nantwich this week.

Traffic flows in the town are expected to return to normal after a series of emergencies caused delays, Cheshire East Council said.

March 25, 2015
Anger as 15 sets of roadworks cause Nantwich traffic problems

Anger as 15 sets of roadworks cause Nantwich traffic problems

Hundreds of drivers have been caught up in roadworks hell around Nantwich this week, with a staggering 15 different sets of works taking place.

Residents today demanded action on why so many works have been planned at the same time.

March 24, 2015