A major Crewe road has officially closed for 14 weeks, allowing a new link road to be completed by August.

Flag Lane, from Bridle Road to Richard Moon Street, is fully closed from Monday 15 May - with works expected to be completed in August.

The 14-week closure allows the 'Flag Lane Link' development to take place, connecting Flag Lane with Harrison Drive - through a new road.

An artist impression of the Flag Lane Link - completed by August 2023 (Cheshire East Council).

The works are part of a package of projects being supported by the government's Future High Streets Fund - following the council's successful bid for a total of £14.1m of funding.

Cheshire East believe the Flag Lane Link will significantly improve access to the town centre - reducing congestion and journey times in and out of Crewe.

These works allow Dunwoody Way to be linked to Delamere Street, via Flag Lane. 

No new traffic lights or street lighting will be introduced as part of the scheme.

There will be an upgrade to the current zebra crossing - which is in place on Flag Lane.

The 14-week closure allows Dunwoody Way to be linked to Delamere Street, via Flag Lane (Ryan Parker).

Director of highways and infrastructure for Cheshire East Council, Tom Moody, said: "We are aware that driver frustration is often a cause of accidents.

"These works, together with other travel improvements in Crewe, will have a very positive impact and encourage all road users to access the town more safely."

Highways works are due to begin on the Flag Lane Link on Monday 15 May with the scheme due for completion in August.

Regular updates on the scheme's progress will be provided through the Cheshire East Highways Twitter account at @CECHighways.

Cheshire East confirmed new junction controls are planned for the Wistaston Road, Edleston Road and Nantwich Road areas.

The Southern Gateway Pedestrian and Cycling Connectivity Scheme will connevt High Street with Crewe Lifestyle Centre (Ryan Parker).

Planning permission was also recently granted for the Southern Gateway Pedestrian and Cycling Connectivity Scheme.

This will provide a new pedestrian and cycling link between High Street and the Crewe Lifestyle Centre.

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