HUNDREDS of people will be taking to the streets tomorrow (Friday, June 27) for the annual Warrington Walking Day, described as one of the most popular, vibrant and exciting days in the town’s calendar.
The Mayor of Warrington, Cllr Mo Hussain, said: “It’s always such a delight attending Walking Day, and I know it is a highlight in so many people’s calendars as well.
“I’m looking forward to attending and marking this special day, which will be my first Warrington Walking Day as Mayor, and seeing the town centre come alive with activity on what is an iconic and delightful event for our town.”
To help plan your day
Parking
Multi-storey car parks at Time Square and Golden Square will be accessible throughout most of the morning, though may be busier than usual due to the event and other nearby areas being closed.
Town centre road closures
The inner town centre will be closed to traffic from 7.30 am until around 1 pm. Vehicle access to Warrington town centre will be severely restricted during these times and phased road closures will be strictly enforced.
Deliveries for residents and businesses
If you live in the town centre and are expecting a delivery, you may wish to reschedule, as access will not be granted at this time. We apologise for any inconvenience these closures may cause – they are in place for the safety of walkers and all road users.
Road closure details
Phase 1 – between 7.30am and 1pm
• Closure of Sankey Street between Crosfield Street and Legh Street
• Closure of Winmarleigh Street between Sankey Street and Museum Street
Phase 2 – between 8am and 1pm
• Closure of remaining streets within the town centre, apart from those covered under Phase 3
Phase 3 – between 9am and 1pm
• Closure of Dial Street, Buttermarket Street, Academy Street, James Street, Naylor Street and Orford Street
• Closure of Bank Street between Academy Way and Moulders Lane
• Closure of Church Street between Manchester Road and Farrell Street
• Closure of Crosfield Street between Midland Way and Sankey Street
• Closure Scotland Road and Cockhedge Way
A previous walking day
Procession routes
In addition to the above, there are four procession routes into the town centre. Phased road closures will be applied to allow for the safe passage of the schools, churches, community organisations and faith groups into and out of the town centre, before and after the main walk.
Route 1 – between 9am and 10am
• Closure of the outbound section of Knutsford Road from Grange Avenue, Latchford to Bridge Foot, and across Bridge Foot into Bridge Street
• Closure of New Road between Lord Street and York Street
• Closure of York Street between New Road and Knutsford Road
Route 2 – between 9.25am and 10am
• Closure of Church Street between Farrell Street and Mersey Street
Route 3 – between 9.30am and 1pm
• Closure of Rhodes Street, Buckley Street, Edgworth Street, Bewsey Street, Orford Lane, Pinners Brow, Winwick Street, Tanners Lane, Midland Way, Legh Street and Bath Street
Route 4 – between 10am and 1pm
• Closure of Liverpool Road between Milner Street and Crosfield Street
• Closure of Milner Street
The route will have traffic management and security to assist at all road closures. We would ask that everyone adheres to the closures and instructions given and we will open roads as soon as it is safe to do so.
For more information about this year’s Walking Day, visit: warrington.gov.uk/walking-day
