About the project
GRAHAM is a privately owned company with an impressive history built on integrity and responsibility. We have been working in partnership with Cheshire East Council to provide a new 5.5 kilometre (approx) bypass for Congleton.
The Congleton Link Road will join the A534 Sandbach Road (to the west of Congleton) with the A536 Macclesfield Road (to the north of the town), reducing town centre traffic congestion, cutting pollution, and improving air quality in the surrounding areas.
The scheme will bring economic and social regeneration to Congleton by supporting new development sites and improving access to jobs at Radnor Park Industrial Estate and Congleton Business Park. Planning started in 2012, and the new road is due to open in 2020.
Project updates
2020
- 18 May - Ground Improvement Work (Letter)
- 30 March - Donation of face masks to NHS charity (Facebook)
- 23 March - Notice of extension to road closures (Letter)
- 24 January - Notice of Giantswood Lane closure (Letter)
- 24 January - Giantswood Lane – Motorists Diversion (Map)
- 24 January - Giantswood Lane – Non-Motorists Diversion (Map)
2019
- 17 December - Project milestone - bridge beam lift (News Release)
- 12 November - Bridge beam notification (Letter)
- 30 May - Chelford Road, notice of intention to start work (Letter)
- 15 May - Sandy Lane, notice of intention to start work (Letter & Map)
- 28 February - Ceremonial sod cutting (News Release)
- 21 January - Parish Council meeting, project overview (Presentation)
- 10 January - New Year brings start of new road scheme (News Release)
Traffic alerts
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC LIGHTS
Holmes Chapel Road, Somerford
Temporary traffic lights will be in place between 7.30am and 5.30pm to enable plant to cross Holmes Chapel Road.
Start Date – 1 June 2020
Planned Completion – 2 June 2020
Traffic alerts
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC LIGHTS
Macclesfield Road, Eaton
Temporary traffic lights will be in place between 9pm and 6am to allow BT to carry out fibre connection works.
Start Date – 26 May 2020
Planned Completion – 26 May 2020
Traffic alerts
ROAD CLOSURE
Sandy Lane between A54 Holmes Chapel Road and A534 Sandbach Road, Somerford
The closure will enable the construction of the mainline carriageway and the new Sandbach Road and Holmes Chapel Road junctions. Sandy Lane will re-open to pedestrians and cyclists when the above works are completed but will remain closed to vehicles.
Start Date – 28 May 2020
Planned Completion – Late 2020
Traffic alerts
ROAD CLOSURE
Back Lane (West), Somerford
The closure will permit the construction of Back Lane (West), including two new roundabouts. There is no access to through traffic along this section of Back Lane, with access to the playing fields being maintained via Holmes Chapel Road. Access to properties on Back Lane is being maintained via Chelford Road.
Start Date – 2 September 2019
Planned Completion – Late 2020
Traffic alerts
ROAD CLOSURE
Giantswood Lane between Westlow Mere and Smithy Land, Hulme Walfield
The closure will allow for the completion of the new Giantswood Lane structure and resurfacing of the realigned carriageway.
Start Date – 21 February 2020
Planned Completion – 24 July 2020
Traffic alerts
TEMPORARY CARRIAGEWAY
Chelford Road between Black Firs Lane and Back Lane, Somerford
To enable the construction of the Chelford Road structure and divert existing services, traffic has been diverted onto a temporary 2-way carriageway.
Temporary Speed Limit - the speed limit has been reduced from the national speed limit to 10mph through the works area. The reduction is necessary due to the alignment of the temporary carriageway and construction traffic requiring access and egress from the site.
Start Date – 9 July 2019
Planned Completion – For the duration of the Chelford Road overbridge construction
Project timeline
- Ground Investigation works - commenced October 2018
- Detailed Design - commenced October 2018
- Utility Diversions commence - January 2019
- Ecological Management works commence - January 2019
- Site Compounds established - March 2019
- Main Earthworks works commence - March 2019
- Back Lane East, Somerford, complete - June 2019
- Full Scheme complete - late 2020
Here to help
GRAHAM is a Partner Member of the Considerate Constructors Scheme. This scheme aims to improve the image of the construction industry by following a Code of Considerate Practice, which covers a number of things including site safety and considering the impact of works on the local community. You can find more information about it online www.ccscheme.org.uk
Our site team is always on hand to help. Feel free to make contact at any time should you have any questions or concerns, or if you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us directly:
Alastair Lewis
Project Manager
Daniel Cawthra
Stakeholder & Communications Officer
Email: congletonlink@graham.co.uk
