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Police probe A500 bridge stone throwing incident in Willaston

Police probe A500 bridge stone throwing incident in Willaston

Police say they are investigating reports of youths damaging cars on the A500 in Willaston by throwing stones off a footbridge above.

One victim reported their car was badly damaged on Sunday night when three youths were spotted throwing stones off the bridge which spans the dual carriageway.

October 22, 2024
Car fire closes A500 Shavington Bypass near Nantwich

Car fire closes A500 Shavington Bypass near Nantwich

A car burst into flames on the busy A500 Shavington Bypass near Nantwich, forcing it to close.

The incident happened close to the Station Pilot roundabouts at around 10.20am yesterday (September 21).

September 22, 2024
Police appeal as brick thrown by youths from A500 bridge hits van

Police appeal as brick thrown by youths from A500 bridge hits van

A driver has warned others using the A500 after teenagers were seen throwing a brick from a footbridge over the dual carriageway near Nantwich.

One driver diverted off the A500 to pursue the youths and caught up with them before calling police.

July 19, 2024
Motorists warned of major A500 and A49 works in summer

Motorists warned of major A500 and A49 works in summer

Two major roads in and around Nantwich are undergoing large-scale works this summer, drivers have been warned.

All nine miles of the A500 Shavington bypass between Cheerbrook and Meremoor Moss roundabouts will receive surface dressing treatment, starting on July 17.

July 13, 2024
Cheshire Police target waste crime, stolen caravans and machinery

Cheshire Police target waste crime, stolen caravans and machinery

Cheshire Police’s Rural Crime Team joined forces with other agencies to target criminals in a day-long operation in South Cheshire.

In one day, they stopped more than 70 vehicles and clocked around 38 offences in a crackdown on waste crime and theft of caravans and plant-machinery.

July 7, 2024
Police appeal after A500 crash leaves motorcyclist dead

Police appeal after A500 crash leaves motorcyclist dead

Officers investigating a fatal collision on the A500 in Weston are appealing for witnesses or those with dashcam footage to come forward.

The incident happened near the Meremoor Moss roundabout at the junction with the A500 and the A531 at around 6.10pm on Saturday (May 25).

May 28, 2024
Police arrest man after alleged road rage incident on A500

Police arrest man after alleged road rage incident on A500

A Wybunbury man has been arrested after an alleged road rage incident which closed the A500 Shavington bypass.

The incident involved the driver of a lorry and a driver of a Mercedes at the roundabout of the A500 Shavington turn off.

May 20, 2024
Cheshire East Council fail to repair faulty A500 street lamps five months on

Cheshire East Council fail to repair faulty A500 street lamps five months on

Cheshire East highways chiefs have failed to repair around 15 faulty street lamps near one of the busiest road junctions in the region – despite knowing for five months

Several motorists have reported the faulty lighting on the A500 on approach to junction 16 of the M6 as well as the B5078 off the same roundabout.

April 17, 2024
HS2 money to fund major A500 surfacing between Nantwich and M6

HS2 money to fund major A500 surfacing between Nantwich and M6

The A500 between Nantwich and Shavington is set for major surfacing works this summer.

Motorists are being warned of road closures and disruption between July and September on the main route connecting Nantwich and Crewe to the M6 motorway.

April 11, 2024
LETTER: Dualling of the A500 road

LETTER: Dualling of the A500 road

Dear Editor,
Instead of this, how about resurfacing the current roads and trim the foliage on the trees that are covering the road signs that show the speed limit and directions.

Especially if you’re a tourist or new to the area you want to know where you are and the speed limits!

March 28, 2024
A500 dualling in South Cheshire under review after HS2 cancellation

A500 dualling in South Cheshire under review after HS2 cancellation

Plans to dual the A500 between Meremoor Moss roundabout and the M6 are back under review after the cancellation of the HS2 high speed railway.

Cheshire East says it is hoping to modify its plans for the dualling of the section in response to the decision to axe the HS2 section between Crewe and Birmingham.

March 27, 2024
Police target illegal car meets near Shavington bypass

Police target illegal car meets near Shavington bypass

Police are targeting illegal car meets and anti-social driving in parts of Crewe and Shavington.

They launched a new campaign on David Whitby Way this week, between Shavington A500 bypass and Weston Road.

March 7, 2024
Young Shavington fundraiser Alfie earns Boughey backing

Young Shavington fundraiser Alfie earns Boughey backing

Shavington award-winning fundraiser Alfie Simcox has received a sponsorship boost from Boughey Distribution for his latest trucking calendar.

Truck enthusiast Alfie puts the calendars together to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer UK.

December 21, 2023