A523 Mill House Bridge, Adlington
Following a bridge inspection on Mill House Bridge, Adlington, we need to undertake comprehensive repairs to a collapsed section of the arch that provided support to the southbound traffic lane.
Work started on 17 June 2025 and will take approximately 19 weeks to complete. Our operatives will be working below the bridge and may not be visible.
The bridge has been stitched, and the surrounding north-south retaining walls have been reinforced to facilitate the repair work beneath. Foundation underpinning and ground stabilisation are currently underway. Once these are complete, restoration of the arch will commence.
Two-way temporary traffic signals are currently in place, however we are prioritising works to remove the temporary traffic signals before the scheme’s completion.
Ready for winter
Our teams are gearing up for the 2025/26 winter season, which begins in October! Behind the scenes, our dedicated crew, responsible for gritting and snow clearance, have been busy preparing. Salt barns are fully stocked, and our drivers have completed refresher training to ensure they’re ready for whatever the weather brings.
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While we regularly treat priority routes across the borough, we can’t guarantee that all roads will be completely free of snow or ice.
Please take extra care, especially on untreated roads.
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For localised icy patches, we maintain around 500 grit bins across the borough. These bins contain a mix of salt and sand and are available for use on public roads and footpaths by both drivers and pedestrians. Visit our grit bin webpage to find your nearest grit bin.
Gullies in Autumn
During autumn, leaf fall along with the wet weather can mean that gullies may start to run a bit slower. This doesn't mean that they are blocked or need immediate attention.
Before reporting a gully or drain issue, please keep in mind:
- Gullies vary in how fast they drain.
- Some may temporarily overflow during intense rain—even when there’s no blockage.
- In most cases, water will clear once the rain stops.
 Please only report a gully if it’s still causing flooding after the rain has passed.
Blocked gullies are cleaned as part of our routine maintenance programme, where we empty and inspect them to ensure they’re working properly.
📍 You can check which gullies we maintain and when they were last attended using our online gully tracker.
Schemes
Manchester Road, Handforth to Wilmslow - Active Travel scheme
Work started on 18 August 2025 to develop a new 1.5 mile walking and cycling route between Wilmslow and Handforth.
As part of the scheme, we will be:
• Installing a new segregated cycleway
• Installing two new toucan-controlled crossings for pedestrians and cyclists
• Improving Stanneylands Road junction including additional pedestrian crossing and a new cycle gate - a feature used to separate the movements of bicycles and cars at busy junctions
• Introducing a bus stop bypass - used to route walkers and cyclists behind the bus passenger boarding area
• Installing improved signage along the length of the route
• Reducing the speed limit from 40mph to 30mph
The work is being completed in phases and the initial phase of this project will take approximately 32 weeks to complete – diversion routes will be in place.
Our dedicated webpage contains more information about this project:
Micro surfacing works
During summer we undertake our micro surfacing programme across the borough.
We apply a thin layer of bituminous material and aggregate to the surface of the road. This takes about 2 hours to harden. While the laying process is quick, it is weather-dependent, and rain can cause delays.
It’s normal for a newly micro surfaced road to appear slightly uneven at first, and ironworks such as gullies and manhole covers may seem lower than the surrounding surface. This is expected and does not affect their function.
Over the following weeks, traffic and weather will help the surface settle and smooth out, resulting in a more uniform and durable finish. Any ironworks identified as too low will be addressed as part of the follow-up programme.
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There’s no need to report this to us as a defect—this is an expected part of the process.
We appreciate your understanding as the surface naturally cures.
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Resurfacing
We've been carrying out resurfacing works on Oxford Road, Macclesfield and Remer Street, Crewe. This has involved levelling off the old, deteriorated surface and replacing it with new material.
To help minimise future disruption, we've taken a collaborative approach to these road improvements by completing multiple tasks during the closure - this has included gully emptying and carriageway lining.
 On Oxford Road, Macclesfield we also replaced two damaged traffic island bollards and replaced traffic signal loops - used to detect vehicles at the junction.
Thank you for your patience during these important road improvement works.
Employability day - Crewe
On Thursday 24 July, four members of our team joined other local businesses to take part in an Employability Day at the Apollo Buckingham Campus in Crewe.
Together, we delivered two interactive sessions for around 60 students from The Oaks Academy. The activities focused on teamwork, problem-solving, and communication—skills that are essential both in school and the workplace.
Students also had the chance to try on high-visibility PPE, learn more about the work we do in highways, and ask questions about careers in the industry.
By engaging directly with young people, we helped bridge the gap between education and working life and hopefully inspired the next generation of civil engineers!
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traCE - a new way to report local issues in Cheshire East
We’ve moved over to traCE, the new in-house online reporting tool built specifically for Cheshire East.
traCE only lets you report issues Cheshire East are responsible for. You can use traCE to report a wide range of local issues, including:
- 🚧 Potholes, damaged streetlights, and worn road markings
- 🗑️ Fly-tipping, littering, and dog-fouling.
If a report has already been raised for the same location on traCE, there's no need to submit it again, you can subscribe for updates to stay informed on its progress.
More information and the link to report an issue on our website here: trace
What would you like to see?
Is there a specific topic which you would like to be covered in our next newsletter? Email cehcomms@cheshireeasthighways.org with your ideas, and we'll take them into consideration for future releases!
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