Our canals and waterways make for a scenic day out no matter what, but there's something new luring visitors this summer.
28.06.2024 - 06:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A roundabout plagued with queuing traffic will get an overhaul that transport bosses hope will ease congestion.
Following approval from the Bee Network Committee on June 27, £810,000 will be spent on the A560 between Hattersley Roundabout and Green Lane. The idea behind the plan is to significantly improve the Bee Network’s pedestrian, cycling and local bus infrastructure along the stretch of road which connects to the M67.
The section of road sits in the middle of two huge development sites, with the Mottram Bypass planned on one side and the Godley Green housing allocation on the other.
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This will act as a key link between the two by widening active travel options and improving crossing points alongside enhancing the Hattersley viaduct section. The money will also go towards the maintenance works to the Hattersley viaduct.
Coun Ged Cooney, leader of Tameside Council, said this stretch of road has been a ‘nightmare for traffic’ and has welcomed any funding that can help cut down congestion.
Transport for Greater Manchester papers read: “It will improve access to Hattersley, local services and the recently upgraded train station, reduce severance caused by the existing highway network and improve safety.
“It forms an important part of the local active travel strategy and involves introducing segregated cycleways alongside the A560, widening footpaths and improving crossing points alongside enhancing the Hattersley viaduct section."
Linking into the Mottram Bypass proposals and Trans-Pennine trail, it will directly support the Godley Green development and the Places for Everyone allocation (which has planning approval) located adjacent to
Our canals and waterways make for a scenic day out no matter what, but there's something new luring visitors this summer.
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