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Driver advice for RHS Tatton Show
THE Highways Agegency in England are
reminding drivers using the M56, A556 and M6 in Cheshire that the annual RHS
Tatton Show is taking place over 20 July and Sunday, 24 July 2016. They are
saying that all drivers travelling through the area or to the show itself are
should plan ahead and check traffic conditions before setting out. Highways
England Events Planning Manager Chris Chadwick said:- “This is a long
standing event in the region’s summer calendar and we are not anticipating any
major traffic problems, but we always encourage people to check before they
travel when we know there are large events taking place. As usual, Highways
England traffic officers will be monitoring the motorway network to respond to
any incidents and we will also be setting signs to advise drivers of any
problems. Drivers can help themselves by checking travel conditions before
setting out and by ensuring they are prepared in the event of a breakdown or
being stuck in traffic or behind an incident.”
Although Highways England is not anticipating major traffic issues it is likely
that many drivers heading to the show will use the M56, A556 and M6 during part
of their journeys to the event at Tatton Park, near Knutsford. With some
congestion around Junctions 19 and 20 of the M6 and Junction 7 of the M56 will
be possible, at times throughout the event. Highways England traffic officers at
the North West regional control centre will be setting signs before and during
the event to give advice to drivers and the motorway routes will be supervised
by on road patrols from the outstation at Knutsford. Highways England is also
advising drivers heading to the show to stick to any signed routes to minimise
the chance of delays. During the event, drivers using the northbound A556 will
be prohibited from making right turns into the A5034 Mereside Road at Bucklow
Hill and into Cherry Tree Lane at Rostherne. Northbound drivers will be able to
access these routes from the A556 by joining the southbound carriageway via
Bowdon Roundabout. Drivers using the M56 are reminded the Eastbound exit slip
road, at Junction 7, is closed until November 2016.
The Royal Horticultural Society’s
website
features full information about the show including public transport options and
advice for drivers. The show is open between 10am and 6.30pm each day except on
the Sunday when it closes at 5pm. Updated travel bulletins can be found on our
hub website
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