THE completion of a major roadwork improvement scheme for Birchwood is being hailed as a major success – with residents and commuters already reporting a big improvement in journey times around the town.
Warrington Borough Council and its partners – Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership, Birchwood Park and Balfour Beatty – have announced the completion of the Birchwood Pinchpoint project.
The project has reduced high levels of congestion at peak times as well as improved journey times along the A574 corridor, improved safety for users, including pedestrians and cyclists, and improved bus journey times to and from Birchwood.
Cllr Hans Mundry, the council’s lead member for highways, transportation and public realm, said: “The Birchwood Pinchpoint project is a very good example of how key improvements to the transport network can make a big difference. For a relatively small amount of money – just £5 million – we have eradicated peak hour queuing on both the Dog Bone and Moss Gate junctions on Birchwood Way, created a brand new bus-only link between north and south Warrington and improved travel safety for all users of the junctions.
“It doesn’t end there, our transport planners are continuously working on ways of improving the transport network for the benefit of all.”
Jonathan Walsh, director at Birchwood Park, said: “We’re already receiving excellent feedback from occupiers and visitors about the improvements, and we’re appreciative of Warrington Borough Council’s efforts with this project, as they supported our initial requests and have since co-operated with us throughout each stage of the road works.
“An integral part of Birchwood Park’s appeal is its connectivity and its convenience for the staff that work here. By working with us to secure funding and develop this key junction, the council has made a significant difference to the businesses based here.”
Pictured: Council leader Terry O’Neill with key figures from other partners in the project.
Praise for road improvement scheme
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