Centre Park Link
A number of partners have provided the funding for this £19.89 million project: Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership Local Growth Fund, Ministry of Housing and Community and Warrington Borough Council.
The scheme comprises a 1.2km highway link and signalised junctions including a 45m span bridge crossing of the River Mersey and all associated environmental and civil infrastructure design.
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Overall predicted impacts and outcomes of the scheme include:
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Relieve traffic congestion by providing a new river bridge link
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Make land viable for development of new housing by providing access to brownfield and underused sites in the Town Centre and Warrington Waterfront.
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Increase resilience and reliability of the highway network
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Make Warrington a more attractive place to live and for businesses to invest
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Enhance access to the Town Centre and Centre Park Business Park, leading to economic growth and physical regeneration at Centre Park and in the Town Centre
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Save journey time for commuters, business users and Transport Providers;
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Reduce pedestrian and cyclist severance between the Town Centre and Centre Park Business Park
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Contribute to the achievement of air quality objectives in Warrington Town Centre.