Cheshire East apologises to motorists for two Alsager roads being closed at the same time
Motorists in Alsager have faced delays getting to and from work and other journeys due to the closure of two major roads at the same time.
Radway Green Road and Alsager Road have both been closed due to work being carried out at the same time.
Alsager Cheshire East councillor, Rod Fletcher, asked Cheshire East Council how the two roads could be allowed to be closed at the same time.
It would appear the issue has arisen as the two roads come under different councils - Staffordshire County Council and Cheshire East Council.
Cheshire East Council said in an email: "On 23rd June Staffordshire Council had an immediate permit raised to allow there team to complete a drainage dig up due to a risk of the road collapsing on Alsager Road.
"Unfortunately, Cheshire East Highways were only made aware of the works after Scottish Power had commenced on site and the road was unsafe to reopen.
"Staffordshire Council have followed the correct legislation and requirements under the West and Shires Permit Scheme as an immediate permit does not have to be issued until two hours after works have commenced on site.
"This situation was out of our control, and we are making every effort to request Scottish Power to work longer hours and prioritise reopening the road and similarly for Staffordshire County Council on Alsager Road.
"Both Radway Green Road and Alsager Road have signed diversion routes in place and there are no clashes with the diversionary routes that have been advised for drivers to take.
"In relation to Linley Road, as this is within Staffordshire County Council's area I will escalate with them to request why this has been allowed with the other two closures taking place.
"I can only apologise for the inconvenience caused and we will make every effort to get the roads reopened as quickly as possible and assist with any congestion in the area.
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