Future-proofing our network in Lymm

We are delivering a major upgrade to modernise the electricity network in Lymm, so we can meet increasing demands for electricity in a cleaner and greener future.

We are replacing a 13km cable connection in Lymm to future-proof the local network and ensure a safe, reliable and resilient electricity supply for the region.

The project is being delivered in stages, with work starting at two separate locations in Lymm on Monday 5 January 2025. The work involves digging sections of road and footpaths to replace old cables, then connecting the new cables to various points on our local supply network.

The work is scheduled for completion in August 2026, by which time the new, modern cable connection will be in place and supporting a reliable supply of electricity that’s fit for the future.

We’re working with Warrington-based partner Opus Utility Solutions to deliver the work, which will start with installing a section of the cable on Cherry Lane and the Lymm Footpath.

Diversion routes and signage will be in place to make people aware, and we will complete the work as safely and quickly as possible to minimise disruption.

We’ll ensure access to properties and businesses is always maintained, and do not expect electricity supplies to be interrupted as a result of this work.

Our plans have been agreed with Warrington Borough Council and are designed to minimise disruption to road users.

Further updates on our work in the area, including diversion routes, are available to view online at https://one.network

We are keeping the local community regularly informed as our work progresses, with a series of letters, emails, drop-in sessions and webinars. A link to our latest project webinar is provided here.

Contact our community relations team with any questions or queries:

• Freephone: 0800 188 4481 (between 9am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday)
• Email: lymmreinforcement@spenenquiries.co.uk

We know that any disruption to your daily routine can feel bigger than it looks on paper, and we genuinely appreciate your continued patience as this essential work progresses. Our team is working hard to keep the project moving while minimising inconvenience and keeping everyone in the community safe.

Latest project update | 29.06.26

Recent Schedule Updates

Following recent updates to the project schedule we have received questions and concerns around overlapping dates in key locations around Lymm, which on paper look like it will cause disruption.

We understand how important it is to be able to travel smoothly through your town, that is why all our schedules have been planned with this at the heart of every decision.

As has been the case with the project to date, our construction partner OPUS and their teams on the ground will work with residents to ensure access for emergency vehicles and to residential property at all times, despite full road closures being in place.

The next phase of work – What’s happening and when

Sandy Lane

Works began on Sanday Lane on Monday 1 June, where our team began installing new underground cable ducts on Sandy Lane. This work is essential to improve the long‑term reliability of local services and completing it now helps us avoid more disruptive repairs in the near future.

Our work on Sandy Lane was originally scheduled to finish on Wednesday 24 June. However, we have unfortunately had to request a permit extension from Warrington Borough Council to allow the work to continue until Sunday 5 July.

This extension is required due to the recent heatwave and prolonged high temperatures that the Cheshire region, and the wider UK has been facing. The hot weather has increased the amount of time required for newly re-laid tarmac to properly set, meaning a longer period is needed before the road can be safely reopened.

Whitefield Grove and Bolin Drive

Once Sandy Lane is complete, our team will move through the area in stages to keep progress steady while minimising disruption:

• Whitefield Grove – works begin 8^th July
• Bolin Drive – works begin 14^th July

These roads will remain open, with temporary traffic lights used to keep traffic flowing safely.

Please note that the dates for our work on Chaise Meadow and Reddish Lane have been revised and these works will now take place from July under temporary traffic lights.

We understand how changes like this can cause uncertainty, so we know our transparency is key, and we strive to deliver updates to you in a timely manner.

Stay Informed

All ongoing work has been designed to keep momentum high and disruption low, that is why we are continuously working with our contractor OPUS and Warrington Borough Council to complete work safely and efficiently.

A new project timeline has been provided below. Dates are indicative and may shift as technical, statutory, and environmental factors come into play because real-world engineering rarely behaves as neatly as a spreadsheet.

We’ll keep this page refreshed regularly, so the most up-to-date information is always in one place. If you’re ever wondering what’s happening next, this remains the simplest and most reliable source.