RESIDENTS are being asked for their views on new active travel plans for the heart of Warrington.
The council has launched a consultation on the Bewsey Road Improvement Scheme, which aims to make travel safer and smoother for everyone, including pedestrians and cyclists.
Funded by the government’s Town Deal programme, the Bewsey Road project is part of a complete sustainable travel plan, which is promoting more walking and cycling in and around the town centre.
While the roads and footpaths along Bewsey Road are wide, there is currently no formal cycle way along the road. The scheme will provide a key missing link connecting west Warrington to the town centre.
In November 2023, a CYCLOPS junction was built at Bewsey Road and Lovely Lane. The first of its kind in the town, it improves safety by separating people walking, cycling and wheeling from vehicles. The new Bewsey Road scheme will link this junction with Froghall Lane towards the town centre, with the main features as follows:
• Two-way segregated cycleway along the majority of the route
• New pelican crossing adjacent to the business park, connecting to the primary school
• Raised junctions to provide safe crossings for pedestrians and cyclists
• Junction improvements at Froghall Lane
You can get involved in the consultation and have your say by:
• Completing the online survey. All views will be taken on-board.
• Coming along to one of the consultation events at Whitecross Community Centre, Lexden Street, WA5 1PT and speaking to the team about the plans. These take place on:
o WednesdayJuly 17, 2pm-7pm
o Saturday July 20, 10am-1pm
Warrington Borough Council Leader and cabinet member for transport, Cllr Hans Mundry, said: “We’re committed to making Warrington a town that’s more vibrant and accessible for everyone. That means investing in schemes which make active travel a more attractive and convenient option.
“The Bewsey Road Improvement Scheme – with its focus on creating a safer and more connected environment for pedestrians and cyclists in our town centre – is an important part of those plans. We’re keen to hear everyone’s views, so please take part in our consultation by completing the online survey or joining us at one of our upcoming community events.”
The consultation runs until Friday July 26.
6 Comments
COMPLETE WASTE OF TAX PAYERS MONEY ! GET ALL THE POTHOLES FILLED IN AROUND WARRINGTON FIRST ! BE GRIDLOCK THERE WHILST DOING THE WORKS ASWELL ! **GOOD LUCK LOCAL BUSINESSES SURVIVING BUT WBC WONT CARE AS USUAL !
Why bother with cycle lanes as most of the cyclists use the pavement anyway, unless they are going to bring a law in banning riding on the pavement.
No wonder the council is in debt. Spending on cycle that are generally unused. The A57 is a major accident waiting to happen. 2 unused cycle lanes which are actually unusable most of winter as they are covered in muddy slush. Council policy is inconvenience the majority for the absolute minority. All new roads should have cycle lanes. The new estates have very narrow winding roads which are a danger to everyone. Planning gone mad.
Wasting money again,,absolutely a disgraceful council,,,get more police on the streets,, more nurses,, carers ,,fill the pot holes in,,,most cyclists ignore the cycle lanes and road laws anway.
Laughable
Don’t spend money on cycle lanes, spend it on teaching cyclists how to follow the highway code. The council needs to open their eyes and see that many residents of Warrington RELY on cars to get to shops, doctors and hospitals
As a frequent walker of said roads, I don’t see many cyclists. Improve the quality of road surfaces first by addressing the pot holes for the road user majority. There should be a safe way to cross the road outside the school IF many parents and children walk to school. Surely the council could put this money on improving other services or save it to pay off some of its debt.