Mill Street Corridor, Crewe

The Mill Street Corridor scheme will provide an improved route for pedestrians and cyclists travelling between Crewe town centre and the railway station.

This project is funded by the Government through its Towns Fund and UK Shared Prosperity Fund programmes.

What is happening

The Mill Street Corridor Scheme is part of the scheme of works to improve access to Crewe town centre. Works to deliver these improvements are being carried out on a phased basis, with the latest phase covering the route between Railway Street and Mill Street. Works started on 23 June 2025, and will continue through to spring 2026. The works have been planned to help minimise disruption to businesses and residents.

The works include:

• installation of a new shared cycleway/footway
• construction of a small park
• new surface water drainage system
• installation of new street lighting
• planting of new trees and significant other vegetation along the route
• installing improved signage

Road closures and diversions

Under current health and safety legislation and for the safety of our workforce and members of the public, it is necessary for temporary traffic signals, road and footpath closures to be in place during the works.

Access for residents will be maintained at all times.

Works are being completed in stages and pedestrian diversion routes are in place. The road and footpath closures are necessary to ensure the safety of both the public and our team.

We kindly ask all pedestrians to:

• Use only the signed pedestrian routes
• Remain alert for moving vehicles and machinery
• Respect our workforce and equipment

From 12 January 2026, access to Union Street from Mill Street will be closed, this change has been implemented to improve traffic flow along Mill Street and reduce congestion in the area. Access to businesses located on Union Street will be via Edleston Road.

From Monday 26 January to Friday 6 February 2026, Wesley Place will be closed to vehicles to allow for the installation of additional drainage. Alternative parking for residents will be provided at Waverley Court.

Bus services are continuing during the works, however, there may be some delays to the service, which can be viewed here: bus service timetables webpage.

Waste collections are not be affected by the works.

Emergency services are aware of the works and access will be facilitated where possible. They are aware of the diversion route in place.

More information on roadworks, closures and diversion routes can be viewed online on our roadworks map.

Further information

• The temporary traffic signals and footway 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 and access will be facilitated where possible.
• On site information boards will be available to provide help and advice to members of the public.

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