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.
The programme information for the Norton to Prescot phase of work will be added shortly. We've recently held a number of drop-in sessions to share our plans for this phase of work with the community. Thank you to all who came along to see us. We'll continue to provide updates as our programme of work develops.
You can also find out more about our overall plans to modernise the Vyrnwy Aqueduct by visiting our dedicated virtual exhibition
Community drop-in sessions to find out more information about our work in the Delamere area
Our project team are holding a series of drop-in sessions at Delamere and Oakmere Community Centre, Station Road, CW8 2HU where they will be happy to answer your queries and provide more information about road closures and our programme of work in your community.
Our drop-in session dates:
- Tuesday 1 July between 2pm and 4pm
- Tuesday 15 July between 5pm and 7pm
- Tuesday 5 August between 2pm and 4pm
- Tuesday 9 September between 5pm and 7pm
- Tuesday 7 October between 2pm and 4pm
| Phase of work and parish area | Road or location | Details | Dates * Indicates to be confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
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Malpas to Tarporley Cheshire West and Chester |
Lodge Lane |
Temporary road closure Signed diversion in place (A51 Nantwich Road/Eaton Lane/Rabbit Burrows Lane) Thank you for your continued patience, we do understand the duration of the closure has been longer than originally planned. Our teams will be continuing with further phases of activity to modernise the aqueduct in this area and we’ll provide updates to the local community as the dates are confirmed. The road closure will need to remain in place as we liaise with the highways authority to plan repairs to the collapsed section of Lodge Lane. |
Until further notice |
|
Tarporley to Norton Norley |
Norley Road |
Temporary road closure on a section of Norley Road at the crossroads approach with Beech Lane and Forest Lane. (View the overview and diversion map here) Our team will also be working at other locations, so they may not always be visible at this work area. A signed diversion route will direct vehicles via Delamere Road (B5152) - Station Road - Chester Road (A556) - Forest Road (A49). |
Monday 5 May until Friday 18 July 2025 |
|
Tarporley to Norton Delamere and Oakmere |
Abbey Lane |
Temporary full road closure on Abbey Lane (B5152) at the junction with Station Road and Chester Road (A556). Access for residents and businesses will be maintained. Closure and diversion map here. **A further road closure will be required on Abbey Lane in Autumn 2025. Dates yet to be confirmed.** |
Monday 7 July to Friday 11 July |
|
Tarporley to Norton Delamere and Oakmere |
Hatchmere crossroads junction |
Temporary full road closure at the crossroads of Blakemere Lane, Delamere Road, Ashton Road and School Lane. |
*Monday 22 September to Tuesday 2 December Subject to approval from Cheshire West and Chester Council |
|
Tarporley to Norton Utkinton and Cotebrook |
Luddington Hill (A49) |
Temporary full road closure on Luddington Hill (A49) |
*Proposed Autumn 2025. Dates to be confirmed |
|
Tarporley to Norton Utkinton and Cotebrook |
Tarporley Road close to the junction with Eaton Lane |
Temporary traffic lights on Tarporley Road |
*Proposed Autumn 2025 Dates to be confirmed. |
|
Tarporley to Norton Utkinton and Cotebrook |
Sadlers Lane, Cotebrook |
Temporary full road closure on Saddlers Lane |
*Proposed Autumn 2025. Dates to be confirmed |