A road in Crewe is set to remain closed for up to another three weeks, to fix a huge sinkhole which appeared over two weeks ago.

United Utilities is advising residents on Middlewich Street they face potential disruption while it undertakes emergency repair works. 

The North West's water company is having to carry out essential works on a section of sewer, causing the 20-foot deep sinkhole.

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To allow the work to be carried out safely, a section of Middlewich Road has been closed since Monday 29 July.

The closure is also affecting access to Charlesworth Street, Micklewright Avenue and Sherborne Road from Middlewich Street.

A diversion has been put in place to try and minimise disruption.

Due to the "complex" nature of the repairs, work is expected to take up to three weeks. 

Pedestrian access to any premises situated within the temporary closure is being maintained at all times.

Cyclists are being required to dismount in order for access to be maintained.

The Middlewich Street closure is also affecting access to Charlesworth Street, Micklewright Avenue and Sherborne Road (Nub News).

Vehicular access is being maintained for emergency vehicles and residents where possible.

United Utilities told Nub News it would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused while these "essential works" take place.

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