This website has been designed to provide you with all the information you need to know about the planned works to stabilise and improve Dan Bank Slope and the A626, Marple.
This includes:
Currently, this website only contains brief introductory information about the work to stabilise Dan Bank. This website will be updated on a regular basis with more detailed information about each stage of the planned work programme.
Background
Dan Bank supports a 500m section of the A626 stretching from its junction with the A627 (Dooley Lane) to the edge of the residential area at the western end of Marple.
The A626 is the main route of a possible three linking Marple to Stockport. It also provides a link to rural areas east of Stockport, including a number of villages through to Glossop in Derbyshire.
The Council has been monitoring the slope for a number of years as it has suffered weather erosion causing the slope to slip. In more recent times the road has also been further damaged by the increase of traffic and the weight of vehicles. Localised repairs have provided a temporary fix but now the Council will start to develop a permanent solution to the problem, which will ensure the safety and stability of the road in the long-term.
In November 2007, Stockport Council were awarded £3.22 million from the Department for Transport for this work which will be carried out in three phases between 2008 and 2011.
Current Situation
PHASE 1:
2008-09
Ecological and environmental studies
A full ecological study will be undertaken to ensure that measures can be put in place to protect the sensitive ecology of the area. Safeguarding and enhancing the ancient woodland and historical artefacts will be a priority as the work is planned.
Design work
The Council has begun work on design options for making the slope secure and reinstating the carriageway over the next two years.
What Happens Next?
PHASE 2:
2009-10
Construction work on Dan Bank slope only
The Council will begin work to stabilise the slope and halt the environmental damage to the slope. This will include anchoring the slope and improving drainage. Work will take place mostly off the highway, on the slope itself.
PHASE 3:
2010-11
Road reconstruction and completion of work to slope
Work will commence on the A626 to rebuild the road, including any improvements required as a result of the early design work. As part of the scheme, the Council will programme the work to keep disruption to a minimum for all users of the A626 during this time. Details of Phase 3 are yet to be confirmed and the Council will keep residents, businesses and commuters fully informed as the scheme progresses.
Keep Up To Date
For up-to-date information on the Dan Bank scheme, you can call the information line on:
0845 303 0343
This line is staffed Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, with an answer phone facility for out of hours calls.