B5077 Crewe Road, Alsager - Traffic signal and junction upgrade
We will be carrying out traffic signal improvement worksat the junction of Sandbach Road North, Sandbach Road South, Crewe Road and Lawton Road, Alsager.
What is happening?
We will be carrying out investigation works for five nights from November 2026, ahead of traffic signal improvement works starting in January 2027. The main works are expected to take around five weeks to complete.
The investigation works will help us locate utility services beneath the footways and assess the ground conditions. This information will help us plan the main works more effectively and minimise the time needed to complete them.
The improvement works will include the installation of new vehicle detection equipment, helping the signals respond more effectively to traffic conditions.
The works will be phased to minimise disruption, with one road closed at a time.
Works will include:
- drilling of trial holes (November 2026)
- installation of new traffic detection equipment
- installation of new underground cabling
- excavation of the footway around signal poles
- resurfacing of footways
When is it happening
| Phase 1 work extents | Dates of works | Times |
|---|
|
Lawton Road
Sandbach Road North
Sandbach Road South
|
Monday 16 November 2026 until Friday 20 November 2026 |
9pm until 6am |
Phase 2
| Phase 2 work extents | Dates of works | Times |
|---|
| Lawton Road |
Monday 4 January 2027
|
To be confirmed |
| Sandbach Road North |
To be confirmed
|
To be confirmed |
| Sandbach Road South |
To be confirmed
|
To be confirmed |
What can I expect?
During the works, a combination of temporary traffic signals and phased road closures will be in place to ensure the safety of both the workforce and road users.
Pedestrian access will be maintained wherever possible, although temporary footway diversions may be necessary at certain stages of the works.
Delays are expected and motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.
We understand that working on a busy route may cause inconvenience but the works have been carefully planned to minimise disruption, while allowing the improvements to be completed safely and efficiently.
Letters to residents and businesses
We will be sending out a letter to all affected properties before the works begin.
It is important to know that:
- the letter does not allow access through the road closure
- access may be restricted for safety reasons
If you have special access needs, speak to the site supervisor as soon as possible.
Access will be provided where it is safe to do so, or via diversion routes.
Changes to dates
The dates for these works may change and we may not be able to give you an exact date. This means works may be delayed or moved at short notice.
If we do have to change the dates of the works signs will be placed on site to tell you:
- when the road will be closed
- the dates and times of the works
- how long the works are expected to last
Road closures and diversion routes
We need to close roads to keep both the public and our workforce safe. During the works:
Bus companies are aware of the works. Services may run on different routes or timetables, please check the operator’s website.
Waste collection services will not be affected and are liaising with the waste management team to ensure waste collections are carried out.
Diversion Route
Diversion route for Sandbach Road North closure
Diversion route for Sandbach Road South closure
Diversion route for Lawton Road closure
Further information
- The temporary traffic signals, footway closures and road closures are necessary to protect the safety of both members of the public and our workforce.
- Footway diversion routes will be signed to assist pedestrians while works progress.
- Local businesses remain open.
- On site information boards will be available to provide help and advice to members of the public.
Contact Highways
Call the Highways Customer Services Team on 0300 123 5025
Page last reviewed: 06 November 2026
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