A523 The Silk Road, Waterside Viaduct improvement works  

We will be carrying out bridge improvement works on Waterside Viaduct, A523 The Silk Road, Macclesfield.    

What is happening

The works will start on Monday 26 October 2026 until Friday 13 November 2026 and will include the following:

• Replacement of the bridge and carriageway joints

• Gully reconstruction and cleansing works

• Resurfacing and remarking of the carriageway

We understand that there is no right time to work in such a key location and this scheme has been carefully planned to minimise disruption.  

Road closures and diversions 

Under current Health & Safety legislation and for the safety of our workforce and members of the public, it will be necessary forthe following road and lane closures to be in place from the Mill Lane junction to the Brook Street crossroads.

• Overnight road closure of A523 The Silk Road between 8pm and 5am for the duration of the works (excluding weekends)
• Day time lane closures on A523 The Silk Road will be required throughout the works and will be advised by onsite signage.

A suitable diversion route will be in place for the duration of the works. Some weekend working may be required to ensure that work is completed in line with the proposed schedule, on site information boards will advise of any changes to dates and times of works.  

Access for pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained at all times. Cyclists may be asked to dismount through the works.

Bus services will continue during the closure, however, there may be some impact to the service. Bus companies are aware and may be operating a revised route - please check their website for more information regarding route/timetable changes.

Waste collection services will not be affected, and we are liaising with the waste management team to ensure waste collections are carried out.

Emergency services will be notified of the diversion route prior to the works commencing.

You can view roadworks and diversion routes here Causeway one.network.   

Diversion route

Further Information  

• The road and lane closures are necessary to protect the safety of both members of the public and our workforce.  
• Diversion routes will be signed to assist in the movement of traffic while works progress.  
• Local businesses remain open and access will be facilitated with suitable diversion routes. 
• On site personnel will be on hand to provide help and advice to members of the public for the duration of the scheme and are the best way to find out more information about these works. 
• Delays are expected and motorists should plan journeys accordingly. 
• Signage will be out in advance of the works starting and will be located at key points on the road.

Contact Highways

Highways Customer Services Team on 0300 123 5025

Highways
Floor 6
Delamere House
Delamere Street Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 2LL