Cheshire East Council has confirmed the grand opening date for an 'exciting' Crewe town centre development - located a former car park site.

Ly2, Lyceum Square, will officially launch to the public on Saturday 24 June - following five months of major works.

This project transforms the town's Lyceum Square into a new events and performance space.

The launch of LY2 will see the completion of phase two of the scheme. Phase three will be finished 'later this summer' (Ryan Parker).

It will host events, festivals, performances, and activities throughout the year.

A temporary road closure on Hill Street and Heath Street has been in place for several weeks - but will reopen on Wednesday 7 June.

The launch of LY2 will see the completion of phase two of the scheme. Phase three will be finished "later this summer."

On Friday 2 June, Cheshire East Council released a social media statement - confirmed the launch date of LY2.

The statement read: "This fantastic junction art is nearing completion as part of the Ly2 project in Crewe - a package of works to transform Lyceum Square into an exciting events and performance space.

LY2 consists of a raised events stage with an integrated digital screen, colourful and multi-functional street furniture and a wall mural (Ryan Parker).

"We will be hosting a grand opening event on Saturday 24 June and will be bringing you more news on that in the very near future.

"Currently there is a temporary road closure in place on Hill Street and part of Heath Street.

"These roads are expected to be open again by Wednesday 7 June.

"This is a multi-phased sequence of work – this is phase two.

"Phase three will include installation of final materials and imprinting of the junction. This will be completed later this summer."

Lyceum Square Car Park has been lost to this new development. Disabled parking bays have been relocated to the edge of the square (Cheshire East Council).

LY2 consists of a raised events stage with an integrated digital screen, colourful and multi-functional street furniture and a wall mural.

Lyceum Square Car Park has been lost to this new development. Disabled parking bays have been relocated to the edge of the square.

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