A557 (WESTON POINT EXPRESSWAY) Traffic

The A557 is a short stretch of road that runs between Leigh and Warrington in North West England. It was built in 1992 when the A580 East Lancashire Road was upgraded, and has remained largely unchanged since then.

The busiest times on the A557 tend to be during rush hour in the morning and evening when traffic is generally heavier than normal. During these times, traffic flow can become congested and lengthy queues form as vehicles try to navigate their way along the road.

With regards to safety, several studies have been conducted into the A557. The latest, which was commissioned by Warrington Borough Council in 2019, highlighted that the A557 has a higher than average collision rate when compared to similar roads. However, the report noted that most of these incidents were minor, with no fatalities recorded during the period being studied.

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