Speed cameras for Eaton

1 Jun 2020 03:01
Published by: Scott Callan

Two new average speed cameras are being installed in Eaton after locals highlighted their road safety concerns.

Cheshire East Council says the cameras on the A536 are part of a wider package of measures for the Congleton Link Road.

Their introduction follows a successful bid by the council’s highways team to the Department for Transport for road safety measures along the route between Congleton and Macclesfield.

The work was starting today and is scheduled to be completed by June 10. Lane closures will be in place between from 9.30am – 3.30pm daily.

Additional average speed cameras on the A536 will be installed later this financial year. The existing cameras on the A537 “Cat and Fiddle” road will also be upgraded as part of the scheme.

Councillor Laura Crane, cabinet member for highways and waste, said: “This scheme is expected to improve safety and reduce speeding on the A536, Eaton and help mitigate the impacts in the village of the Congleton Link Road.

“Working alongside the police, we are committed to making our roads as safe as they can be for those that use them.

“I’d also like to thank residents for their patience and support during the construction. These new cameras are part of a series of mitigation measures to address road safety concerns of local residents.”

For more information visit: https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/highways_and_roads/road-safety/road-safety.aspx

 

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