Consultations to launch on two cycling and pedestrian schemes in Crewe
Cheshire East Council wants to know was residents think of the plans
Last updated 26th Apr 2022
Cheshire East Council is inviting feedback on two schemes which will create more direct links for pedestrians and cyclists between Crewe railway station and the town centre.
The improvement schemes are being brought forward – the Southern Gateway Pedestrian and Cycling Connectivity Scheme and the Nantwich Road Bridge Enhancement Scheme – and a public consultation on these plans will take place between Friday 29 April and Friday 10 June 2022.
The Southern Gateway Pedestrian and Cycling Connectivity Scheme 'will transform the southern part of Crewe town centre' and is one of the projects being progressed following the council’s successful £14.1m bid to the government’s Future High Streets Fund.
The scheme will establish a new arrival gateway into the town, with a new pedestrian walkway and cycleway proposed between High Street and the Lifestyle Centre.
As well as connecting Forge Street to High Street, it will extend south to make the existing roundabout that links High Street, Mill Street, Oak Street (A5078) and Vernon Way (A5019) pedestrian and cycle friendly.
The Nantwich Road Bridge Enhancement Scheme is part of a wider ambition to improve the offer at Crewe station, making it more accessible.
The scheme will create more space parallel to the existing Nantwich Road Bridge, specifically for use by pedestrians and cyclists.
The council is also developing proposals for the Mill Street Corridor, which would act as an active travel route connecting the two schemes.
The project is one of 10 in Crewe that has been earmarked to benefit from a £22.9m allocation of funding through the government’s Towns Fund.
Councillor Craig Browne, deputy leader of Cheshire East Council and chair of its highways and transport committee, said: “The anticipated arrival of HS2 by 2033 and other regional rail improvements in Crewe provide a real opportunity for investment and development within the town, and Cheshire East as a whole.
“To support this investment and unlock early benefits to Crewe, we are planning to improve access and connectivity across Crewe with several new routes for pedestrians and cyclists proposed.
“The changes will deliver safer, more attractive, and more convenient walking and cycling routes to make it easier for people to get around the town, reducing congestion and journey times.
“By prioritising walking and cycling, these projects will also contribute towards Cheshire East Council’s ambition to be a carbon neutral borough by 2045. I encourage residents to take part in our engagement exercise and share their views on our ambitions for active travel in Crewe.”
Two public information events are also scheduled, providing a chance for residents and businesses to speak to a member of the project team.
The consultation will close at midnight on Friday 10 June.