Plans to deliver a safe and green route for pedestrians and cyclists which would link Crewe town centre with the railway station will be on display later this month.
Cheshire East Council is consulting on its proposed Mill Street Corridor scheme, which is part of a package of projects being supported by the government’s Towns Fund and Crewe’s allocation of up to £22.9m of funding .
The scheme aims to deliver an improved route for pedestrians and cyclists travelling between the town centre and the existing railway station and proposed HS2 hub, as well as to deliver new and improved outdoor spaces and local amenities along the route.
Ahead of a planning application for the scheme being submitted, the council is inviting people to attend one of two drop-in events at Crewe Market Hall .
The first event will take place on Thursday 16 February from 2-7pm, with a further event taking place on Friday 17 February from 11am-5pm. Councillor Craig Browne, deputy leader of Cheshire East Council and chair of its highways and transport committee, said: “This proposed new route will link two key areas – the town centre and railway station – and make it easier for people to walk and cycle between them.
“Our plans focus on making the spaces along the route high-quality, accessible, and safe, while also supporting biodiversity and healthier lifestyles and encouraging community use.
“I encourage people who live in, visit or travel around the area to attend one of the drop-in sessions to find out more about […]
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