Dear Editor,
I have noticed that roadworks renovations are currently underway at the Reaseheath Roundabout.
While infrastructure improvements are always welcome, I assume these works are in preparation for the long-delayed Reaseheath bypass A51 spine road, which is now (finally) set to open in June – more than three years behind schedule.
This means that the road, long referred to as the “abandoned road to nowhere,” will at last be put to use once all 1,100 planned dwellings are completed.
When finished, the spine road will provide a north-south connection through Kingsbourne, linking to the A51, B5074 Main Road, Nantwich Bypass, and Barony Road at the Reaseheath Roundabout.
It will run alongside key locations such as the Reaseheath College Equestrian Centre and the River Weaver, and will include spacious cycleways and footways – an encouraging addition for pedestrians and cyclists, provided they can navigate the area safely alongside increased traffic.
The bypass will pass behind the equestrian centre and a small row of houses before joining the A51 near Holly Farm, close to the Welshmen’s Lane/Wettenhall Road crossroads and Crewe Alexandra FC’s Reaseheath Training Complex.
Ideally, this will improve traffic flow through the Kingsbourne estate, reducing congestion for those travelling towards Chester or using it as a shortcut to Water Lode and Nantwich.
However, I do have concerns regarding the road’s width. From what I have observed, it seems like a rather tight fit – particularly for articulated lorries.
I sincerely hope that careful planning has gone into ensuring smooth traffic movement, as any miscalculations could result in serious congestion and safety hazards.
With the opening date set for June, I hope everything proceeds without further delays and that this long-awaited bypass will provide the intended benefits for local residents and road users.
Best regards,
Jonathan White
Wistaston
On completion Reaseheath Way through the Kingsbourne Estate is going to experience a surge in traffic as drivers seek to avoid the town centre. Going to need some serious traffic calming measures
The road is wider than the current A51.
Others have previously commented on the width of the new road. It is the first time I have seen the extent of the bypass. It prompts questions about why a three year delay. This did of course save CEC from doing any pot hole tarting up.
The photo is interesting, thanks
It looks to be wide enough for one way traffic only. Not fit for purpose. Just like Cheshire East Council!
Whilst some people will gain from this bypass, as intimated in the report above, certainly will not improve amount of traffic hurtling along the A51 on its way to Chester for the residents living on this long stretch of road. (I reside Wardle area).
Enough is Enough, the A51 is not fit for such heavy traffic and we living on the A51 have seen an enormous amount of heavy goods vehicles, vans, and other related traffic with no monitoring of usage, speed, safety etc etc.
The only practical easy solution is for the new road to be worked on a one way basis. A single carriageway – both leading away from the new estate.