HIGHWAY chiefs at Warrington have today (Tuesday) closed a road at Culcheth to tackle ongoing flooding issues.
Flooding issues have been occurring at Wigshaw Lane and Glaziers Lane for many months since a new electricity main was laid between Croft and Culcheth.
A local resident who raised the issue with Warrington Borough Council said: “I have now reported this to WBC on two occasions (19/11 and 3/12) to be told that “work was scheduled” but they either didn’t know or was not prepared to tell
me what work or when!
“It is only a matter of time before there is a serious accident with vehicles having to cross to the other side of the road to avoid the deepest part of the flood, not only is it on a blind bend, it is also on a blind junction!
“It is my belief that nowhere near enough urgency is being attached to this issue.”
A Warrington Borough Council spokesperson said: “Works on Glaciers Lane and Wigshaw Lane to identify the cause of flooding started on 28 November and are ongoing.
“We have worked with the local landowners who have cleared the open ditches on their land to help with drainage. We have also carried out excavation works on the drain, clearing and jetting the existing system.”
“We will now have to close the road between Glaziers Lane and Lady Lane from today, Monday 16 December, so work can continue.
“Resources have been increased on site to allow the works to be completed as soon as possible, and we expect to reopen the road on Friday 20 December.”
Services 19 & P4
We have been informed by Warrington Borough Council that the section of Mustard Lane and Wigshaw Lane between Lady Lane and Glaziers Lane will be closed for up to 5 days from Monday, 16th December 2024. Please see our website for diversion details.— Warrington's Own Buses (@WarringtonBuses) December 13, 2024
