Cheshire East Council is encouraging Crewe residents to plan ahead this summer, with an extensive programme of roadworks set to take place during the school holidays.

This follows the announcement of a record £53 million investment in the borough's transport infrastructure for 2025/26, the largest in a decade.

The funding will focus on improving road conditions, enhancing safety, and prioritising routes that have the greatest impact on local communities.

Most of the Cheshire East's road improvement schemes are planned for the summer, when the weather is usually warmer and drier, ideal conditions for fixing and resurfacing roads.

The footpaths on Swinburne Drive in Crewe will be resurfaced this summer (Google).

Since roads are typically quieter during the school holidays, it's also a practical time to carry out essential works with less disruption.

Planned works across the borough include:

• Remer Street, Crewe - resurfacing works
• Swinburne Drive, Crewe - footway improvements
• Back Lane, Congleton - micro surfacing works
• Oxford Road, Macclesfield - resurfacing works
• Earlsway, Macclesfield - footway improvements

Chair of Cheshire East Council's highways and transport committee, Cllr Mark Goldsmith, said: "We know roadworks can be disruptive, and we apologise in advance for any inconvenience they may cause.

"This £53 million investment is the biggest we have made in ten years.

"While it won't fix every road, it means we can make real improvements in the places that need it most, helping to make everyday journeys safer and smoother.

"We plan this work carefully and coordinate with utility companies and other partners to reduce disruption as much as possible.

Chair of Cheshire East Council's highways and transport committee, Cllr Mark Goldsmith, on-site in Bunbury (CEC).

"By carrying out much of it over the summer, when roads are quieter, we're doing our best to keep things moving while delivering long-term benefits.

"I would also like to thank our highways teams for the work they do, often in challenging conditions, and ask everyone to be considerate while they are out on the network.

"I urge drivers to please plan ahead, check before you travel, and allow extra time where needed. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we carry out these essential improvements to our roads."

Residents and businesses can view planned works for 2025/26 on the council's roadworks and travel disruption webpage HERE.

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