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Red Routes

Red routes are roads that carry a high level of risk of suffering a serious or fatal crash.

Across Cheshire, Halton and Warrington, twenty roads have been identified as red routes.

These roads now form part of the Red Routes scheme and have had new red road signs installed. The signs warn road users of the potential risks to them and the number of casualties on that stretch over a three year period.

Maps of Red Routes

• View a map of the Red Routes in Halton
• View a map of the Red Routes in Cheshire
• View a map of the Red Routes in Warrington

What can I do to make my roads safer?

• Watch your speed
• Don't drink and drive
• Keep a safe distance (2 second rule)
• Have regular eye tests
• Watch out for other vehicles
• Maintain your vehicle regularly
• Wear your seatbelt at all times
• If you're tired, stop and have a rest
• Don't use your mobile phone while driving

Red Routes have been selected based on detailed analysis of road collision and casualty data from Cheshire County Council, Warrington Borough Council and Halton Borough Council. Greatest priority has been given to those routes which are experiencing the more severe collisions resulting in serious injury or death.

For more information, visit the Cheshire Safer Roads Partnership (opens in new window)

Media Coverage

Recently Granada TV have covered the Red Routes campaign. Members of Cheshire Fire and Rescue were interviewed about our involvement, educating the public on safer driving.

Quote

"Road Safety is something we all have a responsibility for. It is not the roads themselves that are a danger, but the people using them. Road users can do a few simple things such as driving at an appropriate speed for the conditions to help reduce the number of incidents. Red Routes are signed to make people aware of the risks but tackling them is the responsibility of everyone"

Lee Murphy, Partnership Manager