A556

A556 dual carriageway work drawing to a close

25/01/2017

The final phase of work to complete the £192 million A556 dual carriageway will start next month (February).

Progress being made on A556 scheme

18/01/2017

Work on the Highways England A556 Knutsford to Bowdon improvement scheme is progressing well.

L&R wins A556 road markings contract

10/10/2016

L&R Roadlines will install road markings along the A556 between Knutsford and Bowdon after being awarded a major contract to become a key supply chain partner to Costain.

Sections of A556 to be connected

23/08/2016

Sections of the new £192 million A556 Knutsford to Bowdon dual carriageway, between the M6 and M56 in Cheshire, will be connected this weekend.

Pictures show construction progress on A556

24/02/2016

New pictures released by Highways England show construction of new bridges and other structures along the £192 million A556 Knutsford to Bowdon dual carriageway.

Two workers hurt in A556 scissor lift collapse

05/08/2015

Two workers have been injured, one seriously, while working on the A556 improvement project.

Costain secures £100m Highways Agency contract

17/11/2014

Costain has been appointed by the Highways Agency to deliver major improvements to the A556.

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