This week, a Cheshire East Council spokesperson said: "We are aware of disruption due to a one-way closure along Weston Road in Crewe. These works are being carried out by a utility provider to support developments on David Whitby Way.

"There is never a good time to do works like this, and it's hard to completely avoid disruption to our road network.

"However, because the conditions of the permit for these works have not been followed, we have taken quick action and instructed that the site is closed by the end of today. Thank you for your patience."

The closure had been scheduled to remain in place westbound until Saturday 29 November, but the council's intervention means work will be halted while compliance issues are addressed.

The Weston Road closure had been scheduled to remain in place westbound until Saturday 29 November (Supplied).

Local drivers expressed frustration on social media, describing gridlocked roads and claiming there had been no clear signage or notification ahead of the closure..

Cheshire East said it will work with the utility provider to ensure future works are properly managed and communicated to minimise disruption.

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