Snow Disrupts Staffordshire and Cheshire

Severe weather conditions have led to significant disruptions in Staffordshire and Cheshire. Snow has rendered multiple roads impassable or barely passable, impacting travel and daily activities.

Road Conditions in Staffordshire

Several key routes in Staffordshire have been heavily affected by the snowfall:

• A51 London Road: Impassable from New Road (Hixon) to A518 Stafford Road (Weston).
• A518 Weston Road: Also impassable, affecting traffic from Boat Lane (Weston) to Blackheath Lane (Beaconside).
• A34: Currently just passable between A513 Beaconside (Marston Gate) and A51 (Aston Island, Stone).
• A34 Congleton Road: This route is impassable from Talke Road (Talke Pits) to A5011 Linley Road (Talke Traffic Lights, Talke).

Road Conditions in Cheshire

Cheshire has also faced challenges as several roads become impassable:

• A534: Impassable from A5020 University Way (Crewe Green roundabout, Crewe Green) to A533 Old Mill Road (Old Mill roundabout, Sandbach).
• A5020 University Way: Completely impassable from A532 Weston Road (Crewe Hall) to A534 (Crewe Green roundabout, Crewe Green).
• A500 Westbound: Currently just passable between M6 Junction 16 and A51 Nantwich Bypass (Cheerbrook Roundabout, Blakelow).
• A530 Middlewich Road: This road is just passable from Brynlow Drive (Middlewich) to Eardswick Lane (Bradfield Green).

Impact of Snow in Staffordshire and Cheshire

The adverse weather conditions have complicated travel and may pose safety risks for commuters. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and consider alternative routes where possible. Local authorities continue to monitor the situation and are expected to provide updates as the weather evolves.