Balfour Beatty Construction Underway on £106m Middlewich Eastern Bypass
What happened
Balfour Beatty is conducting construction on the Middlewich Eastern Bypass, a 1.6-mile connection between Booth Lane and Pochin Way. The bypass, which has been under construction for approximately six months, is funded by Cheshire East Council, the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority, and the Department for Transport. Starting October 26, Cledford Lane will close for through traffic for nearly a year to allow for the raising of the road surface and connection to a new roundabout.
Why it matters
The Middlewich Eastern Bypass represents a £106m infrastructure project supported by Cheshire East Council and the Department for Transport. The construction work is being managed by Balfour Beatty, which is executing the project in Middlewich. The closure of Cledford Lane will require a diversion via Brereton Lane - Holmes Chapel Road - Booth Lane for the duration of the works.
Who's involved
- Balfour BeattySite agent conducting construction work on the bypass in Middlewich
- MiddlewichTown in Cheshire where the bypass construction is taking place
- Cheshire East CouncilLocal authority providing financial contribution to the bypass project
- Department for TransportGovernment department providing financial contribution to the bypass project
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- MiddlewichSpeculative
Local businesses might face increased transport costs or delays due to the required road diversion.
- Balfour BeattySpeculative
Balfour Beatty could see sustained revenue from the ongoing construction contract.
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The entities involved
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Middlewich
town and civil parish in Cheshire East, England
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Balfour Beatty
company
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Cheshire East Council
local authority in Cheshire, England