CHESHIRE East councillors are calling for HGVs to be banned from a major route in Crewe.

The A534 is currently a Primary Route which sends strategic through traffic along the Crewe/Nantwich Road and past Crewe Station.

The route recently saw a speed limit reduction from 40mph to 30mph, though Cheshire East councillors, Margaret Simon, Jacquie Weatherill and Sarah Pochin are now asking for tougher action.

The councillors want the road to be de-primed, which would see the removal of HGVs, in light of the completion of the Crewe Green Link Road.

Cllr Margaret Simon, of Wistaston ward, said:"We have a golden opportunity, right now, to make a difference to the lives of our Crewe Road residents.

“Now that the Crewe Green Link Road is underway, this is the time to get more signage in place and direct the HGVs off this road and on to the A500.

“It would improve things for everyone living along and using the A534 from the Peacock Roundabout right up to Crewe Station."

The number of HGVs using the A534 Crewe/Nantwich Road has dramatically increased over the years.

Residents along the route have continuously lobbied their councillors asking for their help to reduce the number of HGVs by encouraging them to use the A500 by-pass instead when they travel through the Crewe area.

These heavy vehicles often travel in convoys during the night, causing disruption along the route.

Cllr Jacquie Weatherill, of Wistaston ward, said: "Our residents are fed up with the noise from these vehicles and the sheer weight of them causes vibration to many of their properties.

“When the HGVs are travelling in convoy at night the continuous noise wakes them up. They shouldn't have to put up with it.

“Once the Crewe Green Link Road is open we will be actively encouraging local hauliers to stop using the A534 Crewe/Nantwich Road and to use the new strategic route."