AN extended road closure of up to nine weeks will come into force later this year as part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan works taking place on Winwick Road, Warrington.
Warrington Borough Council has made an Order under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 on 10th April 2025. The effects of which were confirmed on 10th April 2025, however, the following phase of work needs to be extended for 9 weeks and will remain in place until 27th January 2026:
Prohibition of Driving: Ireland Street between its junction with Winwick Road and its junction with North Avenue.
The restrictions will be in place as and when signed on site. The access, alternative route and reason for the works remains the same as previously advertised.
The Council also made an Order under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 on 21st August 2025. The effects of which were confirmed on 21st August 2025, however, the following phases of works need to be extended as follows: Prohibition of Driving: Northway between its junction with Long Lane and its junction with Clough Avenue (extended for 3 weeks to 23rd November 2025); Longford Street between its junction with Winwick Road and its junction with Watkin Street (extended for 6 weeks to 3rd February 2026); Jockey Street for its entire length (extended for 8 weeks to 25th December 2025).
The restrictions will be in place as and when signed on site. The access, alternative routes and reason for the works remains the same as previously advertised.
The works are part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan.
The council is working in partnership with all local bus operators to make significant improvements that will benefit existing passengers and encourage more people to choose the bus for their journeys.
They are setting out high standards for the future of buses, including:
Cheaper fares
More frequent, punctual services
State-of-the-art vehicles, with the highest standards of quality and accessibility
Faster and more reliable journeys
Better on board experience for passengers
The significant improvements are part of the national strategy, Bus Back Better, which aims to modernise bus services across the country.
