Where is the a57 closed

During we consulted with stakeholders and the public on our proposed plans for the Trans-Pennine upgrade project.

The gathering and analysis of the air quality monitoring data has had an impact on the timescales for the delivery of the link roads, meaning that we now intend to start construction work on this project in early We plan to hold another consultation on the latest design and environmental information for the project later this year. Keep an eye on our web page for more details about the consultation, or sign up for email alerts when we update this web page with the latest information.

The A57 and A between Manchester and Sheffield currently suffer from heavy congestion, creating unreliable journeys. This restricts potential economic growth, as the delivery of goods to businesses is often delayed and the route is not ideal for commuters, which limits employment opportunities.

Much of this heavy traffic travels through local roads, which disrupts the lives of communities and makes it difficult and potentially unsafe for pedestrians to cross the roads. The current scheme has evolved over more than 50 years as different ideas have been explored. In , after a wide consultation about a number of different options, we announced a package of Trans-Pennine Upgrade work, to improve the existing route connecting the M67 at Mottram in Longdendale to the M1, north of Sheffield.

We held another consultation on the proposed package of upgrades in , and have since split the work into two projects which are being delivered separately:. We started construction on the Westwood roundabout and technology improvements in March Our DCO video explains more about this process. A57 Link Roads - November to December Feasibility study: overview Feasibility study: technical reports. A57 Link Roads - Consultation Brochure.

A57 Link Roads - Response Form. Section 48 Notice. Section 47 Notice. Development Consent Order leaflet. Our work and your property. Rule six letter. Preferred Route Announcement Consultation report Keep up to date with what's happening on this scheme by signing up to our updates. We're investigating ways to improve connectivity between Manchester and Sheffield. Start date January - March Image source, Google. Resurfacing work, fixing potholes and repainting road markings will be will carried out during the work.

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