Hightown / Broad Street junction, Crewe - highway improvements 

We are carrying out highway improvement works on Hightown / Broad Street junction, Crewe to introduce measures to improve safety and facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.

The works are partly funded by the Safer Roads Funds which is for road safety improvement schemes to reduce the number and severity of fatal and serious injury collisions on the 50 highest risk road sections in England. The level of risk is based on the Road Safety Foundation's analysis and report on road safety nationally.

What is happening

We will be undertaking the following works:

• Widening the existing footways on all four arms of the junction
• Upgrading the traffic signals equipment
• Widening and improving the existing crossing points
• Resurfacing of the junction
• Refreshing the existing road markings

When it is happening

Temporary traffic signals and 24-hour road closures will be in place in phases for approximately 9 weeks as detailed below: 

Road closures and diversion routes

Under current Health & Safety legislation and for the safety of our workforce and members of the public, it will be necessary for road closures and temporary traffic signals to be in place during these works.

The scheme will be carried out under a series of road closures. A full breakdown of the closures and traffic management will be added here ahead of the scheme commencing once we have finalised details of our schedule.  We will be working during the day on all weekdays and during some weekends where required, to ensure that work is completed in line with the proposed schedule and to minimise disruption.

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

Emergency services are aware of the planned closure and access will be facilitated wherever possible. 

Roadworks, closures and diversions are displayed online on our roadworks map at one.network

Further information

• Those who are directly impacted by these works have been informed
• The road closures are necessary to protect the safety of both members of the public and our workforce. Please respect our workers
• Access for pedestrians and cyclists is maintained where possible and cyclists may be asked to dismount
• Local businesses remain open, and access is signed, and being facilitated for businesses and residents 
• Delays are expected and motorists should plan journeys accordingly