Roadworks and Highway Closures
This section contains details of all current and planned
roadworks as well as information on how we handle closures of the
highway.
Roadworks
Our information service, aims to keep road users informed
about roadworks, up to three months in advance whenever
possible.
Online information
We use a map based system to show all current and proposed
roadworks throughout Cheshire; including what we class as
"High Impact Roadworks" (those roadworks that are likely to cause
significant delays in and around the area of the roadworks).
High Impact Roadworks
These are highlighted at co-ordination meetings that take place
between our Area Engineers and representatives from the Utility
Companies. All high impact roadworks will then be added to the
mapping web pages prior to work taking place on site. The
information that will be added will include the dates, roads
affected, diversion routes available and traffic management.
Portable Light Signals
Highway Closures
These fall into two categories:
- Unplanned (i.e. emergencies)
- Planned.
Unplanned Closures - These are often instigated
by the Police as a result of a physical barrier (eg: accident,
fallen tree, floods, snow). We have various contracts to deal with
these problems which include emergency response arrangements.
The Area Highway Teams can be
contacted at any time (24 hours) to deal with emergencies.
Planned Closures - Closures arranged by the
Council are normally for works to be carried out by Statutory
Undertakers (Gas, Electric, Water etc) or by the Council. Planned
Closures depend upon various considerations such as the width of a
particular road compared with the extent of the roadworks. Health
& Safety Regulations, covering the safety of both the
travelling public and the workforce carrying out the roadworks, are
of prime importance.
With all planned closures, notices are posted locally which
include details of the signed diversions if needed.
We consult local Town & Parish Councils, affected businesses
and frontage owners on all planned closures.