Plans to deliver a 'safe and green route' for pedestrians and cyclists linking Crewe town centre with Crewe Railway Station - will be on display this February

Cheshire East Council is consulting residents on its proposed Mill Street Corridor scheme this month (Thursday 16 February and Friday 17 February).

This 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.

Cheshire East Council is consulting residents on its proposed Mill Street Corridor scheme this February (Cheshire East Council).

The scheme aims to deliver an improved route for pedestrians and cyclists travelling between Crewe town centre , the existing railway station and proposed HS2 hub.

It also aims 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. 

Deputy leader of Cheshire East Council and chair of its highways and transport committee, Cllr Craig Browne, was delighted with the progress being made.

Drop in events at Crewe Market Hall take place on Thursday 16 February from 2-7pm and Friday 17 February from 11am-5pm (Ryan Parker).

He 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 the proposals, share their views and help shape the plans being driven forward for Crewe."

The new pedestrian and cycling route is proposed to run along Nantwich Road, Pedley Street and Railway Street, and cut through Waverley Court and Wesley Place. 

From there it would run north along Mill Street, then Brook Street towards the town centre.

Deputy leader of Cheshire East Council and chair of its highways and transport committee, Cllr Craig Browne (Cheshire East Council).

The Mill Street Corridor route is planned to link up with other proposed schemes, including the Valley Brook green corridor which is also being supported by the Towns Fund.

It aims to connect Queens Park with Mill Street / Edleston Road via a cycling and walking route - primarily through parks and open spaces.

The route would also link with the Southern Gateway Pedestrian and Cycling Connectivity Scheme.

This is one of the projects being progressed following Cheshire East Council's successful £14.1m bid to the government's Future High Streets Fund.

An artist's impression of the Crewe Southern Gateway Pedestrian and Cycling Connectivity Scheme (Cheshire East Council).

It would create a new arrival point into the town, with a new pedestrian walkway and cycleway between High Street and Crewe Lifestyle Centre, Forge Street.

Local residents interested in viewing the proposals should visit Crewe Market Hall on Thursday 16 February or Friday 17 February.

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