Update on the status of the SEMMMS New Relief Road

November 2008

On 25th November 2008 the government announced that an extra £1 billion will be invested in major transport projects next year to stimulate the economy by accelerating Government plans to cut congestion and significantly increase rail capacity.

Geoff Hoon, Minister for Transport said:

"I want people and business to be able to choose how and when they travel and to do so reliably, comfortably and safely. I therefore remain committed to tackling the problems of congestion and crowding, while at the same time reducing transport-related greenhouse gas emissions.

Congestion, whether it is on our roads or railways, is not just a nuisance to travellers, it is also a tax on the productivity of our businesses, and if left unchecked could become a brake on growth. That is why I am today accelerating plans to make better use of Britain's motorways and why I am also earmarking a further £300 million to remove bottlenecks and increase capacity on road links to key airports and ports.

…Of this £300 million, up to £165m will be dedicated to creating a new road link between Manchester Airport and the A6 to the east. This would provide better access to and from the UK's fourth largest airport for the 21 million passengers who use it each year, and support the continued development of this key economic asset for the North of England.”

This is a significant part of the funding needed to deliver the new road link between Manchester Airport and the A6. All the authorities involved will be anxious to take advantage of the opportunity afforded by this decision to progress this phase of the road scheme and will work with Government officials and others to bring this forward.

Welcome

On this page you can view the results of the Stage 1 public consultation process. You can access information on this site detailing how you the public responded to the first stage of consultations, and also learn more detailed information about the scheme, especially some of the options that are now being considered.

The Feedback page is a summary of the analysis of what was said during the first stage of consultation, including what people thought of the scheme in principle and the route being proposed. There is also a list of some of the other comments that were received, including some ideas and suggestions that people made. All the comments we have received are being given careful attention and will be considered during the development of the scheme.

The maps page features a more detailed map of the whole scheme, giving a better idea of the route the new road may take. Alternative layouts are possible at a number of the junctions where the new road will join with the existing road network, and we asked people during the Stage 2 consultation to offer their views on any route options that may have affected them. The results of the Stage 2 consultation can be seen by clicking on the Stage 3 link.

Once again we would like your help and to know your views, so please feel free to leave any comments you have on the have you say page.

Scheme Overview
Stage 1 Feedback
Environmental Issues
Environmental Assesment Executive Summary
Maps
Aerial Photographs
Further Information
Have your say
Exhibitions
Frequently Asked Questions
Mitigation and Compensation


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