Blackden Bridge Repairs A535 Chelford Road

We will be carrying out essential drainage repairs on the A535 Chelford Road close to Blackden Bridge, near Jodrell Bank.

Two-way temporary traffic signals have been in place since December 2025 after the embankment subsided and left a void beneath the carriageway.

What is happening

Drainage repair works will be carried out between 20 March and 3 April 2026.

The works will include the following:

• Replacement of the damaged drainage system beneath the A535
• Stabilisation of the embankment where the subsidence occurred

Road closures and traffic management

To protect both our workforce and members of the public, a full road closure will be in place between 9am and 2:30pm from 20 March to 3 April, excluding weekends.

Outside of these times — including weekends — the A535 will reopen under two-way temporary traffic signals.

All traffic management will be removed once the repair works have been completed.

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

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

Waste collection will not be affected.

Emergency services are aware of the planned closures and access will be facilitated where possible. They are also aware of the diversion arrangements in place for emergency vehicles.

The diversion route is displayed below:

Further information

• The road closures and traffic management 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 where possible.
• 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, located at key points on the road.