A NUMBER of key Middlewich roads are to undergo major upgrades in the coming weeks, resulting in a series of diversions.

Work begins on Monday, August 15, through to the following Friday, August 26, with four roads subject to closures.

On Monday, St Michael’s Way will be closed from 7.30pm until 5am on Tuesday for resurfacing works.

Booth Lane will then be closed between the same hours, from Tuesday evening through to Friday morning, for resurfacing works.

The Leadsmithy Street traffic light junction will then be closed between 7.30pm and 5am from Friday for five nights.

A day closure will be in place on Nantwich Road, with traffic lights and road surface at the aqueduct due to be upgraded between 9.30am and 3.30pm, August 22 to August 26.

Alternative routes will be signed, while advanced warning signs are also in place to help road users plan their journeys. Affected residents and nearby businesses have also been notified by letter.

Councillor David Brown, Cheshire East Council cabinet member for highways and infrastructure, said: "There are a number of significant highways improvements planned for Middlewich and we are working to minimise disruption by planning these over the summer holiday period.

“We are urging people to note these dates and the alternative routes in place, whilst these essential works to improve traffic flow are completed. We request public co-operation to ensure the roads are kept clear of all cars during these times.”

Information about these works, including diversion routes, can be found on the roadworks and improvements page at www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/highways. Cheshire East Highways can also be contacted on 0300 123 5020.

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ROAD CLOSURES:

Monday, August 15, 7.30pm - 5am: St Michael's Way (resurfacing)

Tuesday, August 16, 7.30pm - 5am: Booth Lane (resurfacing)

Wednesday, August 17, 7.30pm - 5am: Booth Lane (resurfacing)

Thursday, August 18, 7.30pm - 5am: Booth Lane (resurfacing)

Friday, August 19, 7.30pm - 5am: Leadsmithy Street junction (resurfacing)

Saturday, August 20, 7.30pm - 5am: Leadsmithy Street junction (resurfacing)

Sunday, August 21, 7.30pm - 5am: Leadsmithy Street junction (resurfacing)

Monday, August 22, 9.30am - 3.30pm, Nantwich Road aqueduct (resurfacing and traffic signal upgrade); 7.30pm - 5am, Leadsmithy Street (resurfacing)

Tuesday, August 23, 9.30am - 3.30pm, Nantwich Road aqueduct (resurfacing and traffic signal upgrade)

Wednesday, August 24, 9.30am - 3.30pm, Nantwich Road aqueduct (resurfacing and traffic signal upgrade)

Thursday, August 25, 9.30am - 3.30pm, Nantwich Road aqueduct (resurfacing and traffic signal upgrade)

Friday, August 26, 9.30am - 3.30pm, Nantwich Road aqueduct (resurfacing and traffic signal upgrade)