North West Crewe Package traffic management

Road closures

As part of the works, various closures are required along the A530 Middlewich Road, Flowers Lane, Smithy Lane, and Minshull New Road to safely undertake construction activities.

Bob Brown Way will open to traffic between Milehouse Roundabout (RBT 2) and the hospital roundabout (RBT 5) on Friday 3 May. This will form the new access to Leighton Hospital.

There will be a closure at Smithy Lane between the A530 Middlewich Road and the accident and emergency entrance to Leighton Hospital from Tuesday 7 May to Friday 17 May.

At this time, A&E access will be gained from the newly-constructed Bob Brown Way between Fairfield Roundabout (RBT 4) and the hospital roundabout (RBT 5). 

Smithy Lane between the A530 Middlewich Road and Leighton Hospital and Bob Brown Way between Fairfield Roundabout (RBT 4) and hospital roundabout (RBT 5) will be opened to traffic on Friday 17 May.

Access to Leighton Hospital

• For southbound traffic (from Middlewich), access is through the signalled junction at Flowers Lane via the new roundabout on the A530 Middlewich Road to Smithy Lane West.
• For northbound traffic (from Nantwich), access is along the A530 and Smithy Lane West.
• The footpath access to the hospital entrances will be maintained throughout the works. There will be temporary footpath diversion along the east side of Smithy Lane (between Bradfield Road junction and east of the Hospital entrance) during its closure. The footpath access will remain unaffected along the west of the Smithy Lane (between A530 Middlewich Road and Hospital entrance).

Reduced speed limits and weight limits

During the construction period the A530 Middlewich Road between Pyms Lane and Flowers Lane will have a legal order in place for a reduced 30mph speed limit.

Smithy Lane and Minshull New Road have a legal order for a 20mph speed limit.

Diversion routes

Keep up to date with closure information

We advise planning ahead by checking the one.network website for latest travel information.

The highway network will be monitored throughout the scheme. Updates and changes to the traffic management will be implemented where necessary. Regular updates about the North West Crewe Package works will be provided as the works progress, and residents can also sign up to receive our dedicated scheme newsletter. You can also follow us on our social media accounts shown at the bottom of this page.

If you have a question about the NWCP scheme and cannot find the answer by visiting the scheme’s dedicated webpage, please email: nwcp@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Page last reviewed: 30 April 2024