Update on the status of the SEMMMS New Relief Road

June 2007

The Department for Transport has responded to Stockport, Manchester and Cheshire’s bid for funding for the South East Manchester Relief Road scheme. The Department has acknowledged that the relief road would deliver significant benefits in relieving congestion in South East Manchester and improving access to Manchester Airport.

The Department has also confirmed that they recognise the level of local support for building this road but are seeking to address the affordability of the scheme within available budgets by continuing to look at various options of funding the construction of this 25km road upgrade.

Over the next few month officials from the SEMMMS authorities will be meeting with representatives from the Department for Transport to consider the various options that are available to pay for the relief road. The Department for Transport will be considering again all available funding options in early autumn.

Although Stockport Council has expressed its disappointment and frustration over yet another delay they are committed to making the relief road a reality. In the meantime if you would like further information about the response from Stockport Council please visit www.stockport.gov.uk.

To let us know your views on The Department for Transport’s decision or the response from Stockport Council please email enquiries@u-to-us.com

Welcome

Welcome to the SEMMMS Stage 3 Website. From here you can find out the results of the Stage 2 consultation which was carried out in 2003 and 2004. You can also keep up to date with the latest developments on the Relief Road Scheme.