Master plan to keep traffic moving

A MASTER plan has been drawn up to keep traffic on the move as thousands of people descend on Daresbury, near Warrington for the Creamfields music festival which starts tomorrow (Saturday)
Around 30,000 people are expected to attend each day and Cheshire Police is working with other agencies to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
Police planning started earlier this year, and senior officers have been liaising with organisers, the Highways Agency, the two local councils and other emergency services.
Inspector Giles Pierce, leader of the police planning team, said the festival will test the traffic infrastructure “to its limits” but officers are confident that the plan addresses any potential issues.
He said: “The traffic plan has been designed to ensure ticketholders can access and leave the site efficiently – by the most appropriate routes.
“It also aims to manage the likelihood of increased traffic in the area – for the benefit of local residents who will need to maintain access to their homes and businesses.”
He said the plan considers likely congestion spots and what to do if there is a major incident on the roads. Drivers are being advised to allow extra time for journeys as roads will be busier than normal – updates will be given on local radio stations.
Drivers are advised to follow the sign posted designated routes as road closures will be in place and not to rely on their sat navs. Those heading for the event are urged to use junctions 11 and 12 of the M56.
People are advised to use the correct car park and follow all signs. The north car park will be for day ticket holders only, and anyone camping should head for the south car park.
Festival goers are being encouraged to use public transport or the shuttle bus services running to the event from Liverpool, Manchester and Warrington. Details are on the website at www.creamfields.com
Local roads will have full/partial closures but residents will have access to their homes.
Roads affected by closure are:
Daresbury Lane, from its junction with Warrington Road to the borough boundary (except for access to Creamfields car parking).
The entire length of Holly Hedge Lane, Hobb Lane, Warrington Road, Underbridge Lane, and Hatton Lane.
Old Chester Road, from its junction with the A56 Chester Road to its junction with Walton Lea Road.
Park Lane, from its junction with A56 Chester Road to a point 150 metres east of its junction with Warrington Road.
Pillmoss Lane, from its junction with Hatton Lane to its junction with Summer Lane.
Delph Lane, from its junction with the A56 Chester Road for a distance of 100 metres in a northerly direction.