A major Crewe town centre junction has reopened, following the relocation of a "high-risk" zebra crossing and associated works.

Vernon Way, at its junction with Earle Street Roundabout, fully reopened on Tuesday 27 February.

A zebra crossing, which was located at this junction, was successfully moved further up Vernon Way.

A 'high-risk' zebra crossing, has successfully been moved further up Vernon Way (Ryan Parker).

This development was part of a month-long project to make highway improvements in the Crewe town centre area.

At the beginning of February, Cheshire East Highways expanded the footpath on Earle Street, outside Crewe Municipal Buildings, as well as extending a central island.

By the end of the month, resurfacing and lining works were also completed on Earle Street and Vernon Way.

These roadworks were part of the Safer Roads Funds, tackling the 50 highest risk road sections in England.

At the beginning of February, Cheshire East Highways expanded the footpath on Earle Street, outside Crewe Municipal Buildings, as well as extending a central island (Ryan Parker).

Before the completion of works, a Cheshire East Council spokesperson said: "We are upgrading the current zebra crossing on Vernon Way. 

"Single lane closures are in place from 29 January until 24 February.  

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"The zebra crossing will be moved further down the road, and we will be extending the central island, and widening the footway.

These roadworks were part of the Safer Roads Funds, tackling the 50 highest risk road sections in England (Ryan Parker).

"We will also be carrying out resurfacing works which will take place under one Sunday night road closure on 18 February and overnight closures on 24 and 25 February between 5pm and 6am.

"The road will be closed from Vernon Way/West Street traffic lights, to the Tesco roundabout, Earle Street, to the Grand Junction Retail Park Roundabout."

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