Pedestrians warned about dangers of roads in Northwich

Speaking at a meeting of the town council on Monday, June 6, Cllr Lee Siddall was keen to point out the risks posed to pedestrians in two specific locations.

Both of the danger areas are on parts of Weaver Way, with a paved part of the road at the top of the alleyway beyond the Barons Lounge bar towards Wildwood.

“There are a couple of roads I find quite tricky getting across with the kids,” said Cllr Siddall

“I actually see them as being quite dangerous.

“One of them is at the top of that alleyway up past Barons Lounge.

“Although its paved, nobody seems to know if it’s a road or a crossing for the public.

“There are no signs to suggest what it actually is.

“My kids will run straight across there as they think it is part of the pavement.

“There are loads of delivery drivers coming up and down there too and if they’re not familiar with the area, they might be flying around there.

“Can we not maybe look at putting in a zebra crossing or something similar to help mitigate any future accidents from happening?

“As the town gets busier there is more chance of someone running out.”

This blind bend at the bottom end of Weaver Way is another danger point for pedestrians

Cllr Siddall also mentioned another part of Weaver Way, by the Curtain Magic shop as being 'a blind bend' recounting how he had a recent near miss with two pedestrians while he was driving.

“I came from around the back with the lights on green, but when I got around the bend, two people had stepped out,” he added.

“It’s difficult to see around that bend, and if you’ve got kids with you, you’re taking life into your own hands.

“I’m not sure how we can fix it, but if it could be looked at, that would be useful.”

Cllr Sam Naylor, whose ward covers the town centre said he would be raising the issue with Cheshire West and Chester Council try and arrange for a highways officer to visit the site.