The completion of a new walking and cycling scheme in Crewe has been pushed back, with the project costing more than budgeted.

The Mill Street Corridor got underway on 23 June, 2025, one of nine projects being supported by the government's Towns Fund and Crewe's allocation of up to £22.9m of funding.

Initially targeted for a 30-week turnaround, the scheme includes the installation of a new shared cycleway/footway, new street lighting, improved signage and new trees.

The Mill Street Corridor also includes the installation of a small park, significant vegetation and a new surface water drainage system.

Public space improvements run along Nantwich Road, Pedley Street and Railway Street, cutting through Waverley Court and Wesley Place. 

It is understood phase 2a of the Mill Street Corridor has cost significantly more than planned, due to the discovery of voids when carrying out works (Photo: Ryan Parker).

From there it runs north along Mill Street, towards the town centre, connecting up with the completed Southern Gateway Link.

Much of the project has now been completed, as shown by the latest Nub News photos.

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It is understood phase 2a of the project has cost significantly more than planned, due to the discovery of voids when carrying out works.

Due to this, it is likely there will be insufficient funds to deliver phase 2b, with Cheshire East looking at ways to deliver some improvements to this part of the route.

The completion of major works around Herdman Street and Pedley Street are now targeted for completion by May 30, with the reopening of Railway Street pushed back to July 21.

Chair of Cheshire East Council's economy and growth committee, Cllr Mick Warren, told Nub News: "We remain committed to delivering improved walking and cycling links between Crewe Railway Station and the town centre and phase one of our Mill Street Corridor Scheme has already been completed.   

Chair of Cheshire East Council's economy and growth committee, Cllr Mick Warren (Photo: CEC).

"This work is supported by Government funding through the Towns Fund and is a Crewe Town Board project.  

"Phase 2a is set to complete in May this year, subject to final planning conditions being met.  

"Traffic management for this phase has been removed, and we are pleased to have already received positive feedback from local residents about the improvements delivered so far.  

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"Phase 2a has cost significantly more than originally budgeted, largely due to the unexpected discovery of substantial voids beneath the road.

"These required extra engineering works and extended the construction timetable. It means the remaining funding available cannot deliver all the works originally planned for the next section of the route.  

"We are continuing to explore funding and delivery options to deliver further improvements and will provide further updates as soon as more information is available." 

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