Main Construction Works

The main construction works for the scheme started in May 2022. The works are being carried out by contractor Balfour Beatty on behalf of Cheshire East Council.

The Construction works affecting existing roads will take place in:

• Phase 1: Roundabout junction 1 and Roundabout junction 2 on the A530 Middlewich Road - May 2022 – Complete
• Phase 2: Roundabout junction 3 and Roundabout junction 7 – Complete
• Phase 3: Roundabout junction 5, East West Link Road, North South Spine Road/Roundabout 6 – In progress
• Phase 4: New Bob Brown Way and Roundabout junction 5 – In progress
• Phase 5: New Brian Palin Way, New Tottys Hall Way and Roundabout junction 6 - In progress

Current Phase

The current works of phase 4 will include construction of New Bob Brown Way and Roundabout junction 5. In addition, works will progress on the new Brian Palin Way and new Tottys Hall Way and Roundabout junction 6. The construction activities will include:

• Diversion of underground utilities
• Building a new drainage system under the new road
• Building new embankments
• Building new roundabouts and carriageways

Where possible, the works will be carried out under two-way traffic lights. Due to significant construction activities on roundabout 3, closing Smithy Lane East (between Bradfield Road junction to east of the Hospital entrance) is required for the safety of both construction workers and road users. The remaining tie-in works in front of the Hospital entrance will be carried out under 2 way traffic signals. Visit our traffic management page to keep up to date with road closure information.

The completion of current Phase 4 works will see a new Bob Brown Way connecting A530 Middlewich Road, Hospital entrance and Flowers Lane using 3 new roundabouts.

Engagement with the local community

The project team has partnered with local charities to support and provide assistance to events held in Crewe. Information of past and future events can be found within regular newsletter.

Contact information

Email: nwcp@cheshireeast.gov.uk

For any site related queries, contact our contractor’s public liaison officer Steve Doolan (Balfour Beatty)

Email: Steven.Doolan@balfourbeatty.com

Telephone: 07708 487463

Page last reviewed: 11 March 2024