A51 Nantwich Bypass, Peacock Roundabout highway improvement works

We will be carrying out highway improvements works at Peacock Roundabout to improve road safety.

What is happening

Work starts on 12 January 2026 and will take about 3 weeks to finish.

The following works will take place on the A51 Nantwich Bypass at the Peacock Rounabout:

• installation of a new signalised Toucan crossing

• installation of new street lighting 

• speed limit reduction on the approach to the Roundabout

• installation of signage and road marking

• improve the footway/cycleway

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 and Safety legislation and for the safety of our workforce and members of the public, it will be necessary for a road closure to be in place during these works. 

Whilst the works are being completed suitable diversion routes will be in place. We will be working on weekdays between 09:30 and 15:30. But sometimes we may need to work at weekends to stay on schedule.

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

Bus services will continue , but there may be some impact to the service. route Check their website for more information inlcuding timetable changes.

Waste collection services will not be affected.

Emergency services know about the works and will have access.

You can view diversion routes and roadworks on our Roadworks Map.

 Further information

• Local businesses will remain open and access will be facilitated.
• Diversion routes will be signed to assist in the movement of traffic whilst the works are in progress.
• 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

To report a Highways issue please follow the link below:

Report an issue on traCE.

If you consider a highways issue to be a danger to life:

Call the Highways Customer Services Team on 0300 123 5025

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

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