Which roads are closed for Warrington Walking Day 2018

Here is our guide to the all important times, including road closures.

WHEN IS WALKING DAY?:

Warrington Walking Day this year takes place on Friday, June 29

WILL THE WORK IN THE TOWN CENTRE AFFECT THE DAY?

A council spokesman said: "This year’s event has presented some additional challenges, due to the ongoing regeneration work taking place in Warrington town centre.

"However, the council has worked hard to put arrangements in place - including rolling road closures - so that the traditional route can be maintained."

WHAT IS THE ROUTE?:

The procession will leave Warrington Town Hall lawn at 10.30am and follow Sankey Street, Arpley Street, Museum Street, St Austin’s Lane and Friars Gate, where it will then turn right into Bridge Street to U-turn near Bridge Foot.

The procession makes its way up Bridge Street

It will then return up Bridge Street to Market Gate and Horsemarket Street.

CAN I STILL DRIVE IN THE TOWN CENTRE?:

Vehicle access to Warrington town centre will be severely restricted, with the inner town centre effectively closed to all traffic from 7.30am, until approximately 1pm. Road closures will be strictly enforced.

WHICH ROADS WILL BE CLOSED AND WHEN?:

Road closures phase one: From 7.30am, closure of Sankey Street between Crosfield Street and Legh Street.

Closure of Winmarleigh Street between Sankey Street and Museum Street.

Phase two: From 8am Closure of remaining streets within the town centre, apart from those covered under Phase 3. Access and exit to the new multi-storey car park and DW Sports Fitness will be maintained.

Phase three: From 9am Closure of Dial Street, Buttermarket Street, Academy Street and Academy Way.

In addition to this, there are four procession routes into the town centre. Rolling road closures will be applied to allow for the safe passage of the churches into and out of the town centre, before and after the main walk.

Route 1 - 9am Closure of Church Street.

Route 2 - 9am Closure of the outbound section of Knutsford Road from Grange Avenue, Latchford to Bridge Foot and across Bridge Foot into Bridge Street.

Route 3 - 9.30am Closure of Rhodes Street, Orford Lane, Pinners Brow, Tanners Lane, Midland Way, Legh Street and Bath Street.

Route 4 - 10am Closure of Milner Street, Liverpool Road.

WHERE CAN I PARK?

The multi-storey car park at Golden Square will still be accessible all day via Midland Way, and access will be maintained to both railway stations. 

Anyone expecting a delivery may wish to re-schedule, as access will not be granted during this time.

CAN I GET A SEAT NEAR THE TOWN HALL?

People are being urged to book their seat for the event.

Tickets are now available for seating outside the golden gates on Sankey Street and are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

To reserve a seat, email x-alice.bentley@warrington.gov.uk or call 444083.

THEY SAY:

Mayor of Warrington, Cllr Karen Mundry, said: “Walking Day is a special occasion, which really sees Warrington at its best.

"I have so many happy memories of the day, especially waving to the Mayor after walking through our famous golden gates.

Mayor Cllr Karen Mundry

"With all the different bands playing and the children and their families feeling so proud and happy, it really is a wonderful Warrington tradition.

“I’m really pleased that, despite the huge amount of regeneration work going on in the town centre, we’ve been able to maintain the traditional route.

"We would ask everyone to make sure you are aware of which roads are closed and help us make Walking Day a safe, smooth and enjoyable event for everyone.”