Crossroad works to commence

Works to install traffic signals and a pedestrian crossing at the crossroads is due to commence at the end of October.

The works are due to start on 28th October and take approximately five weeks and will include resurfacing, new markings, kerb realignment and other measures to improve the safety of road users. The works will also include the installation of street lighting on the approach to the crossing.

The crossroads safety improvements are the final part of work funded by the Department for Transport through the ‘Safer Roads Fund’. This was announced in 2016 to reduce the number and severity of fatal and serious injury collisions on the 50 highest risk road sections in England which included the A536 between Macclesfield and Congleton. Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians have, for many years, campaigned for safety improvements at the crossroads.

There is s a dedicated web page on the Cheshire East Council website where more information can be found.
Gawsworth Parish Council is asking Cheshire East for further details – including the plans – and will share anything it is provided with. You can view the webpage here: A536 Gawsworth Crossroads Works

There will be road closures and diversions on certain days and delays are inevitable. Closure information and diversion routes are shown on One.network. Cheshire East Council has confirmed that “residents access only” signage will be installed to discourage traffic detouring down Lowes Lane.