A49 junction improvement works

Major improvement works are proposed to start later in 2010 at the junction of the A49 Winwick Road / A50 Long Lane / Hawley's Lane roundabout. View the leaflet.

The scheme will involve:

• removal of the roundabout and replacement with a traffic signal crossroads junction
• widening of the A50 Long Lane approach
• creation of right turn lanes on both A49 Winwick Road approaches
• relocation of bus stops on Winwick Road
• closure of the access from A49 Winwick Road to Densham Avenue to both reduce traffic and allow a left turn lane to the A50 Long Lane

The benefits:

• reduced traffic congestion
• improved pedestrian crossings
• on and off road improvements to encourage cycling
• reduction of traffic on alternative routes
• more reliable bus services
• enhanced landscaping around the junction

Various temporary traffic restrictions will be in place to allow for the works, however, the council will make every effort to minimise disruption to traffic. The works will be co-ordinated with those required to construct the access to the Orford Park development. Work will be restricted to off peak traffic periods with some works taking place between 7pm and 5am, where some temporary road closures will be required.

These works are expected to take approximately six months.

Take part in the consultation...

Formal consultation will take place from 15 January - 28 February 2010 and you are asked to take part.

For further information please get in touch via the contact details below or fill in the questionnaire and return it to us.

There will also be a number of public exhibitions where you can view detailed plans of the scheme:

Friday 5 February, 11am - 3pm
Saturday 6 February, 10am - 2pm
Golden Square Shopping Centre

Tuesday 9 February, 11am - 3pm
Main reception, Warrington Collegiate

Wednesday 10 February, 3.30pm - 7pm
St Ann's CE Primary School Hall, Lathom Avenue, Warrington,WA2 8AL

Thursday 11 February 3.30pm - 7pm
St Margaret’s Church Hall, School Road, Orford

Council officers will be on hand to answer questions about the scheme and those attending will be able to complete a questionnaire to make comments on the scheme.

Email: ltp@warrington.gov.uk

Tel: 01925 442684

Post: Transport Planning, Warrington Borough Council, Environment and Regeneration, FREEPOST NWW 5003, Warrington WA1 1AA

The council apologises for any inconvenience caused during the improvement works. Information and updates will be circulated to local residents and businesses throughout the duration of the works.

Last updated 18/01/2010 12:34:32

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