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Cheshire West and Chester - Multiple Traffic Notices and Temporary Road Restrictions

CH3 6JQ•Published 08/10/26

Chester Standard •

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CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDERS NOTICE OF PROPOSAL

THE CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL (CHESTER CITY CENTRE) (ANTI-TERRORISM PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) (AMENDMENT NO. 01) ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, in exercise of its powers under Sections 22C, 22D and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the Act of 1984”), proposes to make the above-named Amendment Order.

1. Purpose of the Proposed Order

The proposed Order is being made following a formal application by the Chief Officer of Police for Cheshire Constabulary.

The purpose of the amendment is to implement urgent protective security measures designed to prevent or reduce the risk of an act of terrorism in the vicinity of Chester City centre.

2. Effect of the Proposed Order

The effect of the Order will be to introduce a strict prohibition of waiting at any time and a prohibition of loading and unloading at any time on the specific lengths of road detailed in the Schedules below.

Note on Exemptions: To maintain counter-terrorism security protocols, standard Traffic Regulation Order exemptions (including Blue Badge holders and commercial delivery vehicles) will not apply.
Exemptions will apply strictly to emergency vehicles operating under the explicit direction, permission or waiver of a Police Constable in uniform or an authorised security officer or any vehicle authorised in writing by the Council’s Head of Highways or the Counter Terrorism Security Advisor (CTSA).

3. Inspection of Documents

Full details are in the draft Orders which, together with plans showing the extents of the proposals, may be viewed in the Public Notices section of the Council’s website.

Copies may be obtained by emailing: highways@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

or via telephone request to 0300 123 8123.

4. Objections and Representations

All objections and other representations relating to the Orders must be made in writing to the undersigned by 30th October 2026 and objections must specify the grounds on which they are made. Any representations relating to the Orders should specify the title of the Order and may become available for public inspection.

Schedule 1 Prohibition of Waiting at Any Time

Northgate Street – (from Hunter Street to Eastgate Street)
St Werburgh Street – (complete length)
Eastgate Street – (complete length)
Foregate Street – (from The Eastgate to Frodsham Street)
St John Street – (from Foregate Street to a point 35 metres south of Foregate Street)
Bridge Street – (from a point 6 metres north of Feathers Lane to Watergate Street)
Watergate Street – (from Bridge Street to Nicholas Street)
Princess Street – (from its junction with Northgate Street for a distance of 8 metres in a westerly direction)

Schedule 2 Prohibition of Loading and Unloading at Any Time

Northgate Street – (from Hunter Street to Eastgate Street)
St Werburgh Street – (complete length)
Eastgate Street – (complete length)
Foregate Street – (from The Eastgate to Frodsham Street)
St John Street – (from Foregate Street to a point 35 metres south of Foregate Street)
Bridge Street – (from a point 6 metres north of Feathers Lane to Watergate Street)
Watergate Street – (from Bridge Street to Nicholas Street)
Princess Street – (from its junction with Northgate Street for a distance of 8 metres in a westerly direction)

Senior Manager Asset and Network, Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC TR08894 – Lea Lane in Chester

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 that the Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily prohibit/restrict traffic on the following length of road in Chester to enable utility works to be carried out by Severn Trent Water.

LEA LANE – Nothing in the Order shall prevent driving upon the said lengths of road of any vehicle which is being used for the conveyance of persons goods or merchandise to or from any premises situate on or adjacent to the lengths of road or in connection with agriculture building construction works of repair of the like or use in an emergency of vehicles for fire brigade ambulance or police purposes. A through route will not always be available and any vehicles not requiring access to properties on the length of road should use the alternative routes.

The Order will come into force on 12/10/2026 and will continue in force for a period not exceeding eighteen months or until the works which it is proposed to carry out have been completed whichever is the earlier. It is anticipated that the works will take approximately 6 weeks to complete.

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC TR08899 – Rushmere Lane in Chester

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 that the Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily prohibit/restrict traffic on the following length of road in Chester, to enable utility works to be carried out by Severn Trent Water.

RUSHMERE LANE – Nothing in the Order shall prevent driving upon the said lengths of road of any vehicle which is being used for the conveyance of persons goods or merchandise to or from any premises situate on or adjacent to the lengths of road or in connection with agriculture building construction works of repair of the like or use in an emergency of vehicles for fire brigade ambulance or police purposes. A through route will not always be available and any vehicles not requiring access to properties on the length of road should use the alternative routes.

Alternative routes for through traffic – Traffic should proceed via: Green Lake Lane, B5130 Chester Road, Church Lane, School Lane.

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC TR08901 – Green Lake Lane in Chester

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 that the Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily prohibit/restrict traffic on the following length of road in Chester, to enable utility works to be carried out by Severn Trent Water.

GREEN LAKE LANE – Nothing in the Order shall prevent driving upon the said lengths of road of any vehicle which is being used for the conveyance of persons goods or merchandise to or from any premises situate on or adjacent to the lengths of road or in connection with agriculture building construction works of repair of the like or use in an emergency of vehicles for fire brigade ambulance or police purposes. A through route will not always be available and any vehicles not requiring access to properties on the length of road should use the alternative routes.

Alternative routes for through traffic – Traffic should proceed via: B5130 Chester Road, Church Lane, School Lane.

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC TR08907 – Green Lane in Chester

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 that the Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council intend to make an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily prohibit/restrict traffic on the following length of road in Chester to enable utility works to be carried out by (INTEROUTE (FORMERLY I-21 HOLDINGS LTD).

GREEN LANE – Nothing in the Order shall prevent driving upon the said lengths of road of any vehicle which is being used for the conveyance of persons goods or merchandise to or from any premises situate on or adjacent to the lengths of road or in connection with agriculture building construction works of repair of the like or use in an emergency of vehicles for fire brigade ambulance or police purposes. A through route will not always be available and any vehicles not requiring access to properties on the length of road should use the alternative routes.

The Order will come into force on 20/10/2026 and will continue in force for a period not exceeding eighteen months or until the works which it is proposed to carry out have been completed whichever is the earlier. It is anticipated that the works will take approximately 23 days to complete.

Alternative routes for through traffic – Traffic should proceed via: Whitchurch Road, Chowley Oak Lane.

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC TR08908 – Dog Lane in Chester

DOG LANE – Nothing in the Order shall prevent driving upon the said lengths of road of any vehicle which is being used for the conveyance of persons goods or merchandise to or from any premises situate on or adjacent to the lengths of road or in connection with agriculture building construction works of repair and the like or use in an emergency of vehicles for fire brigade ambulance or police purposes. A through route will not always be available and any vehicles not requiring access to properties on the length of road should use the alternative routes.

Alternative routes for through traffic – Traffic should proceed via: Chowley Oak Lane, A41 Whitchurch Road, Aldersey Road

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC TR08909 – Chowley Oak Lane in Chester

CHOWLEY OAK LANE – Nothing in the Order shall prevent driving upon the said lengths of road of any vehicle which is being used for the conveyance of persons goods or merchandise to or from any premises situate on or adjacent to the lengths of road or in connection with agriculture building construction works of repair and the like or use in an emergency of vehicles for fire brigade ambulance or police purposes. A through route will not always be available and any vehicles not requiring access to properties on the length of road should use the alternative routes.

Alternative routes for through traffic – Traffic should proceed via: A41 Whitchurch Road, Green Lane, A534 Broxton Road, Holywell Lane.

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC TR08910 – Furne Road in Chester

FURNE ROAD – Nothing in the Order shall prevent driving upon the said lengths of road of any vehicle which is being used for the conveyance of persons goods or merchandise to or from any premises situate on or adjacent to the lengths of road or in connection with agriculture building construction works of repair and the like or use in an emergency of vehicles for fire brigade ambulance or police purposes. A through route will not always be available and any vehicles not requiring access to properties on the length of road should use the alternative routes.

The Order will come into force on 21/10/2026 and will continue in force for a period not exceeding eighteen months or until the works which it is proposed to carry out have been completed whichever is the earlier. It is anticipated that the works will take approximately 6 weeks to complete.

Alternative routes for through traffic – Traffic should proceed via: Western Avenue, Saughall Road, Hillside Road.

Highways Manager, Transport and Highways Service, Highways Office, Guilden Sutton Lane, Guilden Sutton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7EX. Tel: 0300 123 7036. Email: highways@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Visit: cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

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12-Oct-2026

30-Oct-2026

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