Surface Dressing Programme 2026

From May until August 2026, we will be undertaking our surface dressing programme across the borough.

Surface dressing adds a new layer to an existing road. It helps protect the road surface, improves grip and makes roads last longer. It is a proven and cost‑effective way to maintain our roads.

To complete the work, we visit each road several times. We prepare the road first, then apply the new surface. We return later to sweep away loose chippings and put road markings back.

Changes to dates

The dates for these works may change and we may not be able to give you an exact date. Surface dressing cannot be undertaken in high temperatures or during periods of wet weather. This mean works may be delayed or moved at short notice.

Signs will be placed on site to tell you:

• when the road will be closed
• the dates and times of the works
• how long the works are expected to last

Roads included in the programme

The roads listed below have been identified as part of our surface dressing programme for 2026-27. (*All dates are weather dependent and subject to change)

Roads included in the 2026 surface dressing programme and planned work dates

Road	Area	Surface dressing	Sweeping	Lock chip	Lining
Ashley Road	Rostherne	Complete	Complete	Complete	Complete
A50 Holmes Chapel Road	Over Peover	Complete	Complete	Complete	To be confirmed
A6 Buxton Road West	Disley	Complete	Complete	Complete	27 June 2026, 7pm to 6am
A50 Knutsford Road	Cranage	10 June 2026, 9am to 3pm	11 to 12 June 2026, 7pm to 6am	15 June 2026, 7:30am to 5:30pm	22 to 25 June 2026, 7:30am to 5:30pm
A54 Holmes Chapel Road	Holmes Chapel	Complete	Complete	Complete	To be confirmed
B5071 Pexhill Road	Gawsworth	5 June 2026	6 to 7 June 2026 7pm to 6am	8 June 2026, 7pm to 6am	To be confirmed
A537 Chelford Road	Gawsworth	Complete	Complete	Complete	29 June to 2 July 2026, 7:30am to 5:30pm
A535 Macclesfield Road / Chelford Road / Holmes Chapel Road	Chelford	Complete	Complete	Complete	4 June to 5 June 2026, 7:30am to 5:30pm
B5341 Chester Road	Acton	Completed	Completed	4 June 2026, 7pm to 6am	To be confirmed
A534 Wrexham Road	Bulkeley	9 June 2026, 7:30am to 5:30pm	10 to 12 June 2026, midnight to 6am	12 to 13 June 2026, 7pm to 6am	To be confirmed
A525 Woore Road	Audlem	Completed	Completed	Postponed due to wet weather	10 to 12 June 2026, 7:30am to 5:30pm
B5074 Crewe Road / Hatherton Road	Wybunbury	Completed	Completed	2 to 3 June 2026, 7pm to 6am	13 to 14 June 2026, 7:30am to 5:30pm
Old Park Road	Weston	Completed	Completed	Postponed due to wet weather	14 to 15 June 2026, 7:30am to 5:30pm
Radway Green Road	Radway Green	8 June 2026, 9am to 3:30pm	9 to 11 June 2026, 7pm to 6am	11 June 2026, 7pm to 6am	15 to 16 June 2026, 7:30am to 5:30pm
A50 Knutsford Road / Brereton Road	Church Lawton	2 to 3 June 2026, 9am to 3:30pm	3 to 6 June 2026, 7pm to 6am	6 to 7 June 2026, 7pm to 6am	18 to 25 June 2026, 9am to 3:30pm
A523 Leek Road	Gawsworth	4 June 2026, 9:30am to 2:30pm and 4pm to 9pm	5 to 6 June 2026, 7pm to 6am	7 to 8 June 2026, 7pm to 6am	16 to 19 June 2026, To be confirmed

 

For more information on dates of the road closures see OneNetwork

Access and parking

Surface dressing is very difficult to carry out if vehicles are parked on the road.

Make sure:

• your vehicle is moved before the works start
• visitors do not park on the road
• if you are going away during the period of the works, please arrange for your vehicle to be moved from the road

This helps avoid delays and damage to vehicles.

Once the new surface is laid, the road will be swept within 24 hours. Vehicles can park again in permitted areas after this first sweep.

Further sweeping may take place until the surface is fully secure.

Letters to residents and businesses

We will send a letter to all affected properties before the works begin.

Please note:

• the letter does not allow access through the road closure
• access may be restricted for safety reasons

If you have special access needs, please 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

Road closures are needed to keep both the public and our workforce safe.

• Signed diversion routes will be in place
• Please follow the diversion signs
• Full diversion details can be found on OneNetwork (opens new window)

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

Waste collection services will not be affected.

During and after the works

You can help us by following this advice:

• Do not drive on the wet surface
• Do not walk on it or allow pets onto it
• The material can stick to shoes, paws, carpets and driveways

Once the surface is dry:

• drive carefully and keep below 20mph
• this helps protect the surface and your vehicle

Clean shoes before entering your property. We cannot accept responsibility for damage caused by ignoring this advice.

About 7 days after the work, we will return to sweep away any remaining loose chippings. Please keep the road clear of parked vehicles at this time.

Any road markings covered by the works will be replaced after the final sweep.

Further information

• Emergency services will always have access
• Local businesses will remain open
• Delays are likely – plan journeys ahead
• Do not park vehicles in the works area

Contact us

If you would like to speak to someone on site, the site supervisor is the best person to talk to.

You can also contact us on 0300 123 5025.