Improved town centre road scheme to go on show

REVISED plans for a major new road link scheme in Warrington will be unveiled next week following a positive initial response from the public.
More than 1,000 people gave feedback on Warrington Borough Council’s proposed Centre Park Link scheme at a public consultation undertaken in December last year.
Council chiefs have built that feedback into improved plans which would see a new bridge across the River Mersey to connect Chester Road to the town centre via Slutchers Lane and the introduction of a number of one-way streets around the town centre.
A series of public drop-in sessions are being held across Warrington from Monday (July 4) where people can have their say about the proposals and speak with members of the team.
Events are being held at Parr Hall, the Village Hotel, St Werburghs Centre, Bank Park pavilion and Golden Square.
People are being asked for their thoughts on key details including a proposed one-way southbound traffic flow on Crosfield Street, a one-way clockwise traffic flow with complementary improvement measures in the town centre and improvements to the existing two-way flow on Slutchers Lane linked to the new River Mersey crossing from Chester Road.
The council is also interested in views on new junction arrangements on Chester Road and traffic calming proposals for the Gainsborough Road area.
Cllr Hans Mundry, the council’s lead member for highways, transportation and public realm, said: “The people of Warrington were hugely positive about the Centre Park Link scheme when we shared it with them last year, so we hope these revised plans generate the same response.
“Feedback from the previous consultation was vital in shaping the plans and, by understanding local concerns, we can now deliver a project that not only addresses Warrington’s traffic issues and explores the town’s huge potential, but minimises its impact on local people.”
A full and up-to-date event timetable is available at www.centreparklink.co.uk and feedback can be left online.
Comments can also be sent to FREEPOST: YOUR SAY CONSULTATION.
Closing date for consultation responses will be Friday August 12.
Anyone who would like to be added to an email list to receive updates about the scheme should send an email to [email protected]
Current event timetable:
• Mon July 4, Palmyra, Pyramid (4pm – 7pm)
• Tues July 5, Centre Park, Village Hotel (4pm – 7pm)
• Wed July 6, Gainsborough, St Werburghs (4pm – 7pm)
• Thurs July 7, Crosfield Street, Bank Park Pavilion (4pm – 7pm)
• Fri July 8, Golden Square (All day)
• Sat July 9, Golden Square Shopping Centre (All day)