Find out about Ash Road Bridge

The Ash Road Bridge scheme is an important infrastructure project to improve connectivity for the new homes in Ash.

The first four phases of the work are now complete. The new Chester Bridge opened to cars and buses on 8 February 2025 and the level crossing was closed to vehicles. Pedestrians and cyclists can still cross the railway at the level crossing, which closes around eight times an hour or 150 times a day.

Phase 5 started on 10 February and will last about 9 weeks.

The scheme will improve safety for residents and users of Ash train station. It will also reduce traffic congestion in the area and encourage traffic off rural roads.

Visit our Project Updates page for information on how the project is progressing.

Key dates

• preparation works July to August 2023
• main construction starts September 2023
• new bridge installation December 2023 to October 2024
• Foreman Road closures November 2023 to July 2024
• new link road and bridge open to traffic February 2025
• completion Summer 2025