Major roadworks by utility companies

Severn Trent – Chester works – February 2026 to April 2027

The water company, Severn Trent, is replacing approximately 41km of water pipe across Great Barrow, Mickle Trafford, Aldford, Saighton, Eccleston and Pulford, beginning on Monday, 2 February, with completion expected by April 2027.

For further information or updates on the works:

• Phone: Catherine Webb 07971 304604 (office hours Monday to Friday)
• Online: stwater or follow Severn Trent on the Nextdoor app for regular updates

More information can be found on: Aldford, Chester DMA | Planned Improvements.

United Utilities - Cheshire Plan 2025 - 2030

More information can be found on: Cheshire | United Utilities

United Utilities Hatchmere crossroads closure

The Vyrnwy Aqueduct carries drinking water from Lake Vyrnwy in North Wales to Cheshire, Merseyside, and nearby areas. Built over 100 years ago, it is being upgraded as part of the Vyrnwy Aqueduct Modernisation Programme (VAMP) to provide cleaner, safer, and more reliable drinking water for communities for decades to come.

United Utilities will carry out essential work to upgrade underground water pipes at the crossroads of Blakemere Lane, Delamere Road, Ashton Road, and School Lane, where some pipes need to be moved slightly into neighbouring land as part of the upgrade.

 To carry out this work safely, the crossroads will be fully closed to vehicles from Monday 30 March to Tuesday 9 June 2026.