New improved crossing installed near Congleton railway station

A new toucan crossing and improved junction lay-out has recently been completed on Park Lane, close to Congleton railway station.

This location was identified as a gap in the provision on a priority route to the town centre for pedestrians and cyclists in Congleton’s Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) in 2021. Prior to the construction of this scheme, there was no direct and safe crossing point on Park Lane.

Previous improvements had been made to the signage, dropped kerbs and access controls along the wider route towards the town centre. The crossing completes this section of the route.

Councillor Mark Goldsmith, chair of Cheshire East Council’s highways and transport committee, said:

“We are extremely grateful to the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund for enabling us to deliver this excellent scheme. I would also like to thank residents and road users for their patience while this project has been in progress. I am delighted to see the very positive outcome of these works.

Councillor Chris Hilliard, Cheshire East Council’s walking and cycling member champion, said:

“This scheme was identified in Congleton’s LCWIP as a key priority route. It provides a better link to the existing signed cycle route towards the town centre. 

“The bus stop and layby have been improved to enable the safe use of the crossing, while the junction at Ayrshire Way has also been updated to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety. I am very grateful to all the officers who have worked tirelessly on this project to bring it to fruition.”