Can't make an omlette...

More roadworks for Macclesfield:

Work begins in Macclesfield on Monday October 27 on the second phase of the major scheme to upgrade traffic lights in and around the town centre. This work is expected to last for about five months with a break in works over the Christmas period between November 21st and January 12th. Phase one is due to finish at the end of this month and the whole project aims to reduce traffic congestion by linking and co-ordinating the traffic signal controlled junctions and pedestrian crossings.

Before Christmas, lengths of ducting for CCTV will be installed at the Hibel Road and Silk Road roundabout. Sainsbury’s are also paying for a new pedestrian crossing on Westminster Road.

After New Year work will be taking place mainly in the Churchill Way area replacing existing traffic signals and laying ducting along the adjacent side roads and between installations.

Once operational the Urban Traffic Control (UTC) system will link signal controlled junctions and pedestrian crossings. These can then be monitored and co-ordinated by the County Council’s UTC operators and by the Safer Communities Partnership operators of Macclesfield Borough Council. Testing of the system will take place in the spring.

Like phase one, work will be undertaken simultaneously in multiple locations and drivers will be advised by advance road signs.

More information can be obtained from the County Council’s Highways Service on 01244 977479 and the website www.cheshire.gov.uk/roads also has regular roadwork information updates.

I'm still not convinced that our traffic control centre should be based in a different county, as it will be after vesting day next year, but that's the choice we've made.