Yes, DaveR, I agree with you about Chesters iner ring road. Unfortunately, however, what was the alternative.
Remembering Chester prior to its being built, the city was absolute hell traffic wise. Without it being built, half of the lovely building you photograph would have collapsed under the vibration, fumes etc etc.
It was also virtually impossible to walk around inside the city walls because of the traffic, and a local rumour always claimed that the police on traffic control duties were specially trained with knowledge of the unique problems they faced. Mike