Work is progressing on a new 24-hour American fast-food restaurant in Crewe, with the drive-thru lanes almost complete.

Taco Bell is set to open on Phoenix Leisure Park, Dunwoody Way, with work taking place at the site since the end of August.

Havercroft Construction Ltd were employed to strip out the former Pizza Hut restaurant, which closed in 2021.

Entering from the cinema side of the building, there are two drive-thru lanes for ordering, which converge into one for collection (Ryan Parker).

Taco Bell has replaced the building's doors, windows, flooring and seating. It continues to remodel the interior and has installed new lights at the entrance.

The new drive-thru has been constructed at the side of the building, next to Dunwoody Way.

Taco Bell's drive-thru restaurant plan for Pheonix Leisure Park. The development is not far from comletion (Cheshire East Planning).

Entering from the cinema side of the building, there are two drive-thru lanes for ordering, which converge into one.

A drive-thru collection window has also been fitted next to a zebra crossing for pedestrians.

Founded in 1962, Taco Bell serves a variety of Mexican-inspired food, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos.

After being approved for Phoenix Leisure Park this May, the fast food chain successfully removed a planning condition to install electric vehicle charging points in July.

Currently, the closest Taco Bell to Crewe is in Stafford, approximately 30 miles away.

Taco Bell has replaced the building's doors, windows, flooring and seating. It continues to remodel the interior and has installed new lights at the entrance (Ryan Parker).

Taco Bell is rapidly expanding across the UK and is closing in on 150 stores. An opening date has yet to be confirmed for Crewe.

This development will fill Crewe's Phoenix Leisure Park for the first time in five years.

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