Clockwise is here
If you are coming into Chester please take extra time and care if you are unfamiliar with the Clockwise route for the inner ring road while Chester's new drainage tunnel is built.
Please use your smart phone’s sat-nav (handsfree) to get the best routes, journey time information and live updates on traffic even if you know the route.
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Consultation on new cycle paths
New dedicated cycling infrastructure is proposed at Frodsham, Helsby, Hartford, Weaverham and Northwich. Cheshire West and Chester Council is hoping to hear from as many people as possible on the proposals. The three schemes are:
Hartford / Weaverham
B5153 Northwich Road (part) – linking Hartford and Weaverham and serving local schools
Northwich
A559 / A533 (part) – improving links to Northwich town centre
Frodsham / Helsby
A56 corridor (part) – improving links between the two villages and to Helsby High School
There is an online survey for residents and motorists.
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Chester One City Plan
The Chester One City Plan was created in 2012 defining Chester’s development plans for the next 15 years, to 2027. Nine years on, independent group ‘Good For Nothing Chester’ have been commissioned by Cheshire West and Chester Council to review the plan.
One part of the review is a survey covering the different sections of the Plan including accessing Chester. The One City Plan aims to make travelling to and around Chester easy, encourage sustainable travel, and to make sure the city is accessible to all, regardless of mobility. To take part complete the online survey.
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A51 Tarvin to Cheshire improvement scheme
Work is scheduled for completion in the summer to deliver a series of major improvements along this important transport corridor. Alongside the wide ranging physical benefits that will be delivered, the scheme is also securing important social value outcomes. Balfour Beatty are the principle contractor (appointed by the Scape Procure Civil Engineering framework) and they have already created a range of opportunities, which include:
- Engagement with 100 pupils from local schools and colleges (pictured - Faryal from Balfour Beatty undertaking the schools Virtual Work Experience placement.
- Local labour provision (43 per cent from within 20 miles of the construction site)
- 5 work experience placements
- 2 volunteer events
- 1 graduate engineer apprenticeship
- 4 newly created jobs
- 28 individuals have progressed with training courses and professional development
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One.Network
To help plan journeys, the One.Network website has live monitoring of road works and traffic congestion across the country. For subscribers, email alerts are also available. The map data is shared with Google and Apple Maps plus major sat-nav operators.
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Are you prepared for winter driving?
Some handy tips to prepare for winter driving. Pre-journey checks using the ‘POWDERY’ checklist:
- petrol (or diesel) - don’t run out of fuel
- oil - check levels once a month
- water - check radiator and screenwash once a month
- damage - check wipers, lights etc for signs of wear and tear or damage
- electrics - check lights, indicators and controls are working properly
- rubber - are your tyres well inflated, legal, with good tread and free from damage?
- yourself - are you fit to drive? - have you slept well? - are you taking any medication(s) that could make it unsafe for you to drive?
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Live roadworks and incidents
For the latest information about roadworks visit the map showing planned and in progress roadworks.
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Watergate Street
There will be a temporary closure on Watergate Street on 2, 3, 4 February for Scottish Power work.
Castle Drive, Chester
As part of the ongoing drainage tunnel works, Castle Drive will be have a number of closures from 1 February until November 2021, please follow diversion signs for access to the Little Roodee car park and University Riverside campus.
1 – 5 February
Temporary closure for Severn Trent Works drain investigation works
Castle Drive access closed from Grosvenor Bridge, diversion in place from Lower Bridge Street direction for access to University and Little Roodee car park.
15 February – 19 March
Drainage Tunnel Works
Castle Drive access closed from Lower Bridge Street (access-only to University). Access to Little Roodee car park from Grosvenor Road.
19 March - 26 November
Drainage Tunnel Works
Castle Drive access closed from Grosvenor Bridge, diversion in place from Lower Bridge Street direction for access to University and Little Roodee car park.
Pedestrian and cycle access to Castle Drive in both directions will be maintained during these works.
Chester to Ellesmere Port Canal towpath improvement scheme
The project will see the upgrade of three sections of towpath, 4.7km in total, along the canal between Chester and Ellesmere Port, which are part of National Cycle Routes 45 and 70. The towpaths will benefit from widening together with improved surfacing and access points. Completion will be in the Spring.
For further details
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