Chester Racecourse vaccination centre
Chester Racecourse opened last month as a mass vaccination centre. The vaccinations are by appointment only and staffed by clinicians, led by the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Trust, and a range of qualified volunteers and racecourse staff.
Anyone attending the racecourse is reminded that it is located close to Chester's 'Clockwise route', the road diversion scheme put in place while a vital new drainage tunnel is built for the city centre. Please follow signage.
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Cycle paths update
New dedicated cycling infrastructure is proposed at Frodsham, Helsby, Hartford, Weaverham and Northwich. Over 700 local people have had their say on the proposals. 93% of responses were from local residents and 7% of people responding were part of a cycling group.
The three schemes are:
Hartford / Weaverham - B5153 Northwich Road (part) – linking Hartford and Weaverham and serving local schools.
Strongly agree / agree with proposals = 59.5%
Strongly disagree / disagree with proposals = 12.4%
With 52% of people thinking the improvements would encourage them to cycle more
Northwich - A559 / A533 (part) – improving links to Northwich town centre
Strongly agree / agree with proposals = 61.1%
Strongly disagree / disagree with proposals = 10%
With 51% of people thinking the improvements would encourage them to cycle more
Frodsham / Helsby - A56 corridor (part) – improving links between the two villages and to Helsby High School
Strongly agree / agree with proposals = 67.3 %
Strongly disagree / disagree with proposals = 10.5%
With 61% of people thinking the improvements would encourage them to cycle more
The three proposals have been welcomed, the additional comments supplied are now being considered.
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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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Chester to Ellesmere Port canal towpath
The Northern section is now almost complete, with the Ultitrek surfacing currently being completed
alongside the embankment repair by the MOD land. The embankment erosion works have been completed. The towpath closure is still in place along the full stretch of the Northern section for safety.
The tarmac surfacing and verge works on the Southern section are now complete. The path has been opened temporarily before the final surfacing can be added. The dampness is delaying the installation of the resin-bound surfacing at the moment.
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Gas mains replacement scheme, Hoole, Chester
Every year, gas network Cadent upgrades around 300 miles of its 21,000-miles of underground gas distribution pipes in North West England, as the older mains reach the natural end of their safe operating lives. This also gets the local network ready for the introduction of greener gases like hydrogen, a move seen as key to the UK reaching its net zero ambitions.
Work started Hoole in February and is expected to take four weeks. The job has three elements of work, Shavington Av towards Hoole Rd, Hoole Rd from Newton Ln then into Hamilton St.
From 1 March traffic management arrangements will consist of Hamilton St closure, one-way traffic on Newton Ln (between Hoole Rd and Shavington Av with traffic being able to travel from Hoole Rd past the works). Hoole Rd will be under two-way signals.
The gas supply will remain to properties during the works.
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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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Live roadworks and incidents
For the latest information about roadworks visit the map showing planned and in progress roadworks.
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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.
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.
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