THERE will be a number of road closures in place in Stockton Heath this Saturday (July 12th) for the annual Stockton Heath Walking Day.
With temperatures set to reach around 30 degrees, it is sure to be a hot one, with the parade starting off from Alexandra Park at 2 pm.
Warrington Borough Council has given notice that, on the occasion of the above-mentioned event, Stockton Heath Walking Day, no cart, carriage, motor car, lorry or other vehicle (excepting vehicles taking part in the event, Police, Ambulance and Fire Service vehicles and Mail Carts) and no horses or other animal be allowed to remain in or travel along or over any of the undermentioned streets:
Between the hours of 1:30 pm and 4.00 pm on Saturday, 12th July 2025:
Alexandra Road
Ellesmere Road from London Road to Francis Road
Grappenhall Road from Sandy Lane to London Road
London Road from Sandy Lane to Ellesmere Road
Walton Road from London Road to Belvoir Road
Bedford Street
Chapel Lane
Francis Road
Parkgate Road
Heath Street
Victoria Road
West Avenue
Alternative routes will be available for through traffic
(i) via B5156 Fairfield Road, Ackers Road, A56 Chester Road, A56 Grappenhall Road and Sandy Lane.
(ii) via Sandy Lane, A56 Grappenhall Road, A56 Chester Road, Ackers Road, Hunts Lane, A50 Knutsford Road, A5061 and Knutsford Road.
(iii) via Belvoir Road, Whitefield Road, Cawdor Street, Orchard Street, Sandy Lane and vice versa.
Bicycles and Tricycles are included in the term “vehicle” and must not be ridden through any of the above streets during the hours specified. Any person willfully acting in contravention of the above order will be liable to a penalty not exceeding £400.
Vehicular access to premises will only be permitted under the guidance of the organisers. Pedestrian and emergency routes will be maintained.
Warrington-Worldwide will be on hand for the best picture coverage of the event.
