Middlewich bypass progresses as major road faces year-long closure

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

Cledford Lane near Middlewich will close from 26 October for almost a year for construction of the £106m Middlewich Eastern Bypass.

The Middlewich Eastern Bypass, a 1.6-mile connection between Booth Lane and Pochin Way, is progressing with major construction milestones reached in recent months. A new roundabout is under construction at Pochin Way, and the River Croco culvert has been installed beneath the bypass route. Drainage ponds and pipework have been completed in several areas, and construction of the first sections of the new road is now underway.

Cledford Lane will close between Briar Pool Farm and Cledford Hall Farm from 26 October for almost a year as the road surface is raised to connect to the new roundabout. The diversion route runs via Brereton Lane, Holmes Chapel Road and Booth Lane. Access to commercial and residential properties within the closed area will be maintained throughout. According to Balfour Beatty site agent Andy Maddock, the team will 'complete the works as efficiently as possible'.

The £106m project is funded by Cheshire East Council, the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority and the Department for Transport. Work will continue on construction of a canal bridge and railway bridge, with the Trent and Mersey Canal remaining open to boats during this phase.

How it is being reported

• Key rural road to close almost a year for construction of multi-million-pound bypassCledford Lane near Middlewich will close from October 26 for nearly a year as the £106m Middlewich Eastern Bypass connects to a new roundabout.Chester Standard · 17 Oct, 06:00
• Latest progress update on town's new bypass as months-long road closure loomsMiddlewich Eastern Bypass works by Balfour Beatty progress, with bridges and drainage taking shape. Cledford Lane closes from October 26 until summer 2027.Northwich Guardian · 17 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Middlewich · Balfour Beatty · Cheshire East Council · Middlewich Eastern Bypass · Cledford Lane · Trent and Mersey Canal

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