Vyrnwy live updates

We'll do all we can to keep things flowing...

Thanks for your patience, we really do understand that construction activity and roadworks can be a pain. We'll do all we can to minimise disruption and keep traffic moving as much as possible while our teams are working on the Vyrnwy Aqueduct Modernisation Programme.

We may only need to set up simple give-way traffic management to provide a safe environment when creating our site accesses or receiving deliveries. If the working areas are located on the road, this may require temporary lane or road closures.  In most instances we can use traffic lights to keep communities, road users and our teams safe. The table below provides further details about the proposed traffic management requirements.

All businesses will be open as usual while we're working.

For further information and the current status of our programme of work in each area, please use the links below. 

Malpas to Tarporley

Tarporley to Norton

Norton to Prescot

Community drop-in sessions

We've been holding a number of sessions to provide further information and opportunities for the community to drop-in and speak to the project team about our work in their area. We'll continue to arrange further sessions as our programme of work progresses.

You can also find out more about our overall plans to modernise the Vyrnwy Aqueduct by visiting our dedicated virtual exhibition

We're here to help

We'll continue to provide upates as our programme of work progresses. If you have any queries about our Vyrnwy modernisation work in your community, please don't hesitate to get in touch.  You can call us on 0345 672 3723 quoting project number 80063071 or send us a message via our social media channels.  We'll be happy to help.

Road or location Details Dates
* Indicates to be confirmed

Tarporley to Norton programme

Abbey Lane

 A temporary full road closure is in place at the junction with Chester Road (A556).  A signed diversion route will be in place throughout the closure.

Tuesday 20 January 2026 to Friday 17 July 2026

Hatchmere crossroads junction

A temporary full road closure is in place at the crossroads of Blakemere Lane, Delamere Road, Ashton Road and School Lane.  Further information is available in the Diversion route overview  and Hatchmere Q&A's

Monday 30 March 2026 to Tuesday 9 June 2026

Luddington Hill (A49)

A temporary full road closure willl be in place on Luddington Hill (A49)

Proposed Autumn 2026 *Dates to be confirmed

Sadlers Lane

A temporary full road closure is in place along Sadlers Lane. Access for residents and businesses will be maintained. However, there will be no through route available during the closure. A signed diversion route will direct traffic via Stable Lane (B5152) and Tarporley Road (A49).

Monday 9 February 2026 to Friday 24 July 2026

Station Road

Planning for this section of work is ongoing. The work is expected to begin in early 2027 and will require a temporary road closure on Station Road. 

*Dates to be confirmed