Major roadworks - Chester

National Grid/Gas Alliance work, January - March 2012

Information on the major roadworks and closures in Chester.

Roads closed

• Upper Northgate Street and Parkgate Road between the A5268 Fountains Roundabout and the traffic signal junction at Walpole Street
• Northbound lane closure between the traffic lights at Walpole Street and the A5480 Countess Way
  

Diversions

All vehicles travelling north from the city centre will need to follow a diversion route.

• Map of essential gas mains replacement at Upper Northgate Street and Parkgate Road (PDF, 212KB)
• Live traffic information

Delays in and out of the City can be expected at peak times.

Drivers coming into the city centre will be unaffected but will need to be aware of the one way system which will be in operation between Countess Way and the traffic signals at Walpole Street.

Duration

Work began on 9 January 2012 and is expected to continue for eight weeks.