Padgbury Lane traffic calming update 2nd March

Local people have the chance to find out more about the
planned highway changes for Padgbury Lane, Congleton at a public feedback
session being held at the Quinta Primary School on Monday 2^nd March
from 6pm – 7.30pm.

The event has been organised by Congleton Town Council to
give residents the chance to learn how Cheshire East Highways has adapted the
proposed scheme for the road following the public consultation that was carried
out between the 25^th September and 27^th October 2019.
There will be a chance to speak to councillors and officers from Congleton Town
Council and to view the plans which are aimed at reducing speeds on the road
ahead of the Link Road opening later this year.

The speed limit on Padgbury Lane was reduced to 30mph seven
years ago, but the area still suffers from speeding motorists. Traffic
mitigation measures for the road were approved as part of the Link Road
approval. Padgbury Lane forms part of the Abnormal Loads Route, so the proposed
traffic calming measures have needed to accommodate this by having bollards
that can temporarily be removed and using low or no kerbing. 

Congleton Town Mayor, Councillor Sally Ann Holland said:
“Cheshire East Highways gave a presentation to the Town Council about the plans
for the road, and we thought it was important that the public also had a chance
to have the changes explained to them. A full explanation is available on
Cheshire East Council website, but sometimes it is easier to see the maps and
talk through the plans. A number of Town Council Councillors and Officers
agreed to make themselves available to explain the revised scheme generated by Cheshire
East Council.”

If you are interested in finding out about the scheme,
please call into the Quinta School between 6pm and 7.30pm to view the display
boards and ask questions. The display boards will be in the main hall, with
entry via the side of the school to the door at the back.