Poynton Shared Space - Highway improvement works

Completed works

We have completed the main Poynton Shared Space improvement works, including new street lighting, drainage improvements, resurfacing and the refurbishment of Fountain Place.

The completed works include:

installation of new street lighting on London Road North, London Road South and Chester Road
drainage improvements on London Road South
resurfacing works on London Road North, London Road South and Chester Road
replacement of the existing block paving with a more durable buff-coloured surface
refurbishment of the roundels and road markings at Fountain Place

Additional drainage works

During the scheme, further investigations identified the need for additional drainage improvements at the junction of London Road South and extending into George’s Road West, these works will will start on Monday 16 November 2026 and take six days to complete.

The works will involve resetting a manhole cover and gully to the improve surface water drainage and resurfacing part of the road. We will also take this opportunity to address an existing issue on George’s Road West, which was outside the original scheme extents, where water can collect on the road.

Carrying out these works together will help reduce the need for future maintenance and disruption.

Due to the nature of the works, residents may experience some noise whist the work is taking place. Where possible, we will minimise disruption and expect all noisier elements of the work to be completed by 11pm on the evening where we will be working later.

Traffic management and access arrangements

Works will be carried out during the following times:

Monday 16 November to Thursday 19 November 2026 – 8am until 5pm.
Friday 20 November until Saturday 21 November 2026 – 5pm until 11pm with a road closure in place until 7am.

There will be no vehicle access to or from, from George's Road West from 5pm on Friday 20 November until 7am on Saturday 21 November 2026.

Residents will need to make arrangements for vehicles to be moved prior to the road closing and for overnight parking.

Remedial works

We will also be carrying out remedial works on London Road North at the junction with Park Avenue, to improve the transition between the black and buff coloured road surface and on the roundels on Fountain Place. These works will take place using temporary traffic signals and will each take one day to complete.

Fountain Place - Wednesday 18 November 2026 betweeb 9am and 4pm
London Road North - Thursday 19 November 2026 between 10am and 3pm

Letters to residents and businesses

We will send a letter to affected properties in the London Road South/George's Road West area 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.

Local businesses will remain open as normal. Access will be provided where it is safe to do so, or via diversion routes.

Road closures and diversion routes

We need to close roads to keep both the public and our workforce safe. During the works:

signed diversion routes will be in place
follow the diversion signs
find full diversion details on the roadworks and travel disruption page

Bus companies are aware of the works. Services may run on different routes or timetables, so check the operator’s website.

Waste collection services will not be affected and we are liaising with the waste management team to ensure waste collections are carried out.

Map showing the diversion Route for London Road South

Further information

During the works:

Please ensure vehicles are removed from the area of the works
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.