23 February 2010
A £7 million scheme to improve water supplies across Cheshire will result in the closure of Mereheath Lane, Knutsford for up to four weeks.
Engineers working on behalf us have been busy since May last year laying a new pipeline which when completed will span 9.4km from Dunham through to Knutsford.
The new pipeline is made of plastic and will replace the current cast-iron pipeline which is coming towards the end of its useful life.
Ian Grzelak, Project Manager, said: "The new pipeline will ensure that we are able to continue to supply high-quality drinking water to Knutsford, Mere, Rostherne and Millington for many more years to come."
The scheme, which is expected to be ongoing until spring this year, is progressing well.
On Monday, March 1 engineers will begin working on Mereheath Lane to connect sections of the laid pipeline together.
A signed diversion route will be put in place whilst this work is ongoing - taking traffic along Tatton Street, Manchester Road and then Mereside Road.
Pedestrian access will be unaffected by the work.
"We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this work may cause," said Ian.
"This scheme is part of our £2.9 billion water quality and environmental improvement programme for 2005-2010."
For the latest news on the scheme please visit unitedutilities.com/knutsford