With underground tunnelling now completed on Chester’s new surface water drain, work above ground is underway to reinstate the central reservations, traffic signals and lighting along Nicholas Street and St. Martins Way. Following the first lifting of the Clockwise diversions along Nicholas Street to two-way traffic on 25th October, the reinstatement works have required the […]
Help choose the name for Chester Northgate’s new square and arcade
With nearly a year before the Northgate scheme fully opens, the public are invited to select from a shortlist of four options each for the name of the new square and arcade. Following the submission of more than 800 suggestions by the public earlier in the year, the shortlist has been selected to represent the […]
First stage of removing Clockwise Chester diversions to begin
The first phase of lifting the Clockwise diversions on Chester’s inner ring road will begin at the end of October. The move means that two-way traffic will be allowed along Nicholas Street, following the completion of the first five sections of the new surface water drain. Extensive reinstatement works will now commence along St. […]
First glimpse inside the new Market
Take a look at the first glimpse inside your new Chester Market. Construction is progressing well and we can’t wait to open this fantastic modern, traditional market next year. See more about the new market at: www.newchester.market
Chester drainage tunnel excavations find new home at Chester Zoo
Sand excavated from the new surface water drainage tunnel through Chester city centre has been donated to Chester Zoo by the Council in partnership with its contractor VINCI Construction UK. Over two hundred tonnes of red sandstone have been provided from the works along St. Martin’s Way and Nicholas Street and will be used […]
Temporary closure of Hunter Street for Chester Northgate’s new car park construction 4 – 24th September
To provide space for a large crane to operate safely and complete the construction of the new multi-storey car park, it will be necessary to close a central section of Hunter Street to all through traffic from 4th to 24th September 2021. This closure is an essential part of the Chester Northgate development’s construction. […]