Traffic lights for Broken Cross

Contractors will soon commence with the removal of the roundabout at Broken Cross, Macclesfield and replace with a signal-controlled junction. 

The works are being undertaken by HA Civils on behalf of the developers, Bellway Homes, as part of the development of a housing site on a parcel of land between Chelford Road and Whirley Road.

Cheshire East Highways believe a traffic light system will improve traffic flow, but as lifetime Macclesfield residents ilovemacc have severe doubts.

Work to remove the roundabout and install signals is due to begin on 30 August and is in accordance with the agreed planning conditions set out for the housing development on land between Chelford Road and Whirley Road (Planning Ref: 17/4277M) – approved by the council’s strategic planning board in September 2018. 

The works are delivered through a section 278 agreement with the highways authority – the scheme must be completed prior to any of the new homes being occupied.

Cheshire East Council say it “is fully aware of the impact these works will mean for people travelling in and out of Macclesfield during this construction project, and we urge drivers to follow any recommended diversionary routes where possible.”

The council added it is “aware of the concerns local residents have about the scheme and are in discussions with HA Civils about their community engagement and communication plans.”

The scheme is due to be completed by 8 November when some work will continue in Pexhill Road, until the 17 November, followed by two further closures in the New Year involving Pexhill Road, Gawsworth Road and Fallibroome Road. 

The council also stated they had “taken on board the concerns of residents relating to air quality due to increased levels of traffic arising from the related housing developments. Broken Cross is an air quality management area, and the council will monitor air quality in this locality in the usual way.”