Our work to replace water pipes along the A6, Stockport
Reservoirs, aqueducts, treatment works and a network of over 42,000 kilometres (around 26,000 miles) of water pipes help us to deliver high-quality drinking water to homes and business across the North West region.
But problems and issues do occur, and we’re really sorry that bursts at different points on a stretch of water pipe along the A6 have caused several periods of disruption and inconvenience for our customers in Stockport.
In spring 2021 we started work to replace around 4.5km of water pipe along the A6, once completed this will provide a stronger network and improve the reliability of water supply for our customers.
Our latest phase of work
The team have completed phases 1-3 and also phase 5, installing around 4km of new water pipe. We started phase 4 earlier this year, but due to the position of the existing old water pipe, the programme moved around a little and the team completed phase 5 while further surveys and planning was carried out. Work is now continuing on phase 4 of the programme. This section may require some night time working as we install the new section of pipe near Asda, we'll do all we can to keep disruption to a minimum and thank you for your continued patience.
The A6 is a key route and we regularly liaise with Stockport highways team as we move through the programme.
Our traffic information page details any road closures or access restrictions during the pipe replacement work. You can find all the latest public transport travel advice here Our customer team will make sure businesses and the community are kept updated as the work progresses.
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