Alderley Edge bypass reopens ahead of schedule

by Lisa Reeves

Wednesday 4^th July 2012

Wed 4^th Jul 2012

National Grid will reopen the Alderley Edge bypass at 5pm today, four days earlier than expected after engineers completed their work on the overhead line spanning the road.

The company is investing £28 million on refurbishing two sections of overhead line which run between Daines near Manchester, Macclesfield and Cellarhead near Stoke on Trent.

As part of this essential work, the bypass was scheduled to be closed for a period of 18 days between Wednesday 20th June and Saturday 7th July to replace wires which help deliver electricity to homes across Cheshire and beyond. The work has been finished four days ahead of schedule.

William Fenton, Project Manager said: "Our engineers have done a first class job in getting the new wires in place over the bypass. They have worked incredibly hard in very poor weather conditions to complete the work early.

"We were aware of concerns about the road being closed to traffic and worked with the local authority highways department and with the parish council to plan and publicise the closure. We are grateful for their assistance which has helped us keep the traffic flowing while the work has been underway.

"I would like to say a very big 'thank you' to all the people, road users and businesses in Alderley Edge for the patience they have show during our vital works around the bypass."

The lines which cross the bypass are part of the larger network of overhead lines, underground cables and substations that carry high voltage electricity across the country. The refurbishment work will keep the lines in good working order to ensure that everyone has the power they need, safely, and at the touch of a button.

National Grid's operations in the area will continue until October this year but will not have any further impact on the bypass or other major roads in Alderley Edge.

A special contact number has been set up for people to ring if they have questions about National Grid's work. The number is 0800 389 7235.

Please share your views on the closure of Alderley Edge bypass and the impact on the village via the comment box below.

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Comments

Here's what readers have had to say so far. Why not add your thoughts below.

Frank Keegan

Wednesday 4^th July 2012 at 4:53 pm

Well done National Grid, it was a necessary job undertaken in dreadful weather conditions and it is great to have the bypass back earlier than expected.

Kelvin Briggs

Thursday 5^th July 2012 at 6:50 pm

Please can we secure the Councils support to keep the cones on Congleton Road by The De Trafford . In time reolace them with double yellow lines? A huge improvement to safety in the village with no cars obscuring the view from Chorley Hall Lane. Made me smile when they were put up as the bypass closed. Clearly seen as problem by someone sensible managing traffic flow through the village. Now can they follow through in the interests of safety and common sense with a permanent solution . If no action , an accident just waiting to happen!.

Christine Munro

Thursday 5^th July 2012 at 9:12 pm

I agree absolutely Kelvin.
It is impossible to see the traffic coming down Congleton Road when so many cars are parked near the Trafford Arms. It is amazing that an accident hasn't happened.
We must be extremely good drivers in Alderley Edge.

Jon Williams

Friday 6^th July 2012 at 6:33 am

Now the cones have gone two cars were parked outside the Trafford at 6.15am this morning !

Robert Healy

Friday 6^th July 2012 at 6:02 pm

That's great news, much easier to get through the village. Must agree with Kelvin about the cones, it's been a nightmare recently, but eased greatly by the restrictions.

Friday 6^th July 2012 at 10:29 pm

So obvious to us users of the local village roads , just needs the people who are paid to manage the roads to bring about positive change. Easy or not?

Terry Bowes

Tuesday 10^th July 2012 at 6:34 pm

Think positive! Having all those cars parked outside the Trafford (legally) has the wonderful effect of slowing the traffic right down-hence no speeding in the village.Saves on the cost of yellow lines which give people a full tilt go at the main street!
I know most drivers seem to run on auto pilot these days,but using eyes and basic roadcraft will ensure safety-maybe.!

Tuesday 10^th July 2012 at 7:57 pm

Interesting view. Suggest you try turning left out of Chorley Hall Lane Terry, when your visibility is restricted by someone parking on the corner of Congleton Road. It's high risk. I see elsewhere on this site that the Parish Council share Christine's and my opinion and are to act on it. Thanks be to the Parish Council, common sense prevails. Parking Warden will be busy with those double yellow lines and hopefully will deal with blatant parking abuse outside the chippy every night.

Tuesday 10^th July 2012 at 8:24 pm

Turn out of Chorkey most days,no probs,as i said traffic coming dowhill is going slow and my eyesight is reasonable,whether i'm in the car or on my motorbike and sidecar.
Might just be that us bikers have to be more observant than most,so as to survive.:-))

Tuesday 10^th July 2012 at 8:45 pm

When you try to exit Chorley Hall Lane onto London Road you have to pull out quite a long way in order to see the traffic coming down London Road because of the parked cars. You also have to be aware of the traffic entering London Road from Macclesfield Road who are sometimes quite impatient because they have been waiting a while and are quite prepared to take risks. Accidents have happened at this point on many occasions. I really do think it is an accident waiting to happen and am very pleased that the Council are going to do something about it. The sooner the better is my opinion.

Tuesday 10^th July 2012 at 9:18 pm

Accidents,funny name for them really because someone is always at fault.
Good roadcraft minimises them,lack of it ensures them.