Dawson South, Bosley - Culvert Replacement

As part of our continual general maintenance and improvement, essential works have been identified on Dawson South Culvert, Smithy Lane, Bosley, where we will be carrying out a full culvert replacement. The works are essential to restore and maintain the highway.

In order for the works to take place safely, a 24-hour road closure will be in place on Smithy Lane closed between Stye Farm and Buxton Road from 28 May 2024, for approximately 9 weeks. Temporary traffic signals will also be in place at all times for the duration of the works on A54 Buxton Road, across the junction of Smithy Lane.

We understand that there is no right time to undertake these works, and this has been planned to try to minimise disruption to residents, businesses, and members of the travelling public.

Works completed 

• We have excavated the surface and sub-base layers of the carriageway. which has been largely recycled. Contaminated waste has been taken to an approved vendor to dispose of it correctly with all considerations for the environment
• We have cleared overgrown vegetation and constructed a service area for the crane to enable the culvert installation
• The pumps have been installed to divert the watercourse around the culvert area
• We have completed an inspection of an nearby structure under the same closure, minimising disruption to A54 users
• We have removed 80 tons of waste, either hardcore or silt from the site and watercourse
• We have had numerous consultations on site with supply chain partners to ensure a streamlined, correct and safe delivery of the works
• The dam has been installed to create a dry working area near the culvert
• We fully excavated the carriageway before the culvert installation took place
• We have also completed minor maintenance works on another bridge in the closure and are reconstructing the broken wall on the A54 / Smithy Lane junction as they are covered in the road closure
• we installed the wingwalls and filled and compacted the areas surrounding the culvert sections in line with relevant standards and practices
• The excavated carriageway has been filled to a depth 100mm below surface level before being resurfaced with new material.
• The kerb line has been installed along with ironworks and drainage networks.
• The excavated carriageway above the culvert has been resurfaced, with potholes on Smithy Lane patched
• We have installed full road markings along with new road signs to improve the safety of the road
• We have reinstated the verges with topsoil, hedgerows and bee-bombs to promote biodiversity
• We have been in constant collaboration with the Lead Local Flood Authority to ensure that our works are compliant with the Land Drainage Act 1991 and temporary alterations to the watercourse (during the damming phase) do not present a flood risk either upstream or downstream

Boundry wall repairs

Hedgerow installation

Installation of new Give and Take sign with new center line

North Elevation

South Elevation - resurfacing, timber post installion and new kerb line

Diversion Route

There is a signed diversion in place and members of the travelling public are advised to follow this, including cyclists due to the nature of the works. Alternatively, you can view a breakdown of the full diversion route.

Due to the nature of the works, pedestrians and cyclists won’t be able to gain access through the closure.

Further information

• Those who are directly impacted by these works have been informed by letter
• Emergency access will not be maintained due to the nature of the works
• The road closure is necessary to protect the safety of both members of the public and our workforce
• Diversion routes are in place and signed to assist in the movement of traffic while works progress
• Local businesses remain open and access will be facilitated where possible via diversion routes
• Delays are expected and motorists should plan journeys
• No pedestrian/cyclist access due to the restricted nature of the site and high risk activities

Page last reviewed: 16 July 2024