Cheshire East Council has confirmed one of Crewe's last remaining cobbled roads will be 'fully reinstated' - following works at the site.

Goddard Street closed to motorists on Monday 30 January and will remain so until Friday 31 March.

This eight-week road closure allows United Utilities to carry out drainage work for a new 73-home Guinness Partnership housing development.

Goddard Street is one of the last remaining cobbles road in Crewe - along with Hill Street (Nub News).

United Utilities are installing a 225mm pipe drainage run beneath Goddard Street - lifting up the cobbled road in the process.

Goddard Street is one of the last remaining cobbled roads in Crewe - along with Hill Street.

On Thursday (February 9), Cheshire East Council confirmed the cobbled road will be 'fully reinstated' following the drainage work.

A council spokesperson told Nub News: "The works taking place in Goddard Street, Crewe, are being undertaken by contractors for United Utilities and concern drainage work. 

"There is a condition that the road is fully reinstated with the cobbles that have been lifted."

Work officially started for the Guinness Partnership 73-home scheme in October (Ryan Parker).

Work officially started for the Goddard Street housing scheme in October. It is targeted to be completed in 2024.

The development will see 31 two- and three-bedroom houses for shared ownership and 42 one- and two-bedroom flats for affordable rent (for over 55s).

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