Local Council leaders, local politicians and MPs have come together to mark the start of environmental works to prepare the site for the £290 million A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road.
Led by Stockport Council and its partners Cheshire East Council and Manchester City Council, this major transport project will see approximately 10km of dual carriageway constructed to improve access across south east Manchester and east Cheshire.
This multi million pound investment will bring significant benefits to communities along the route by improving connectivity; reducing levels of local congestion and ensuring that local employment and business opportunities are within easy reach for all.
Cllr Sue Derbyshire, Leader of Stockport Council, said: “I am proud to say that after many years of planning, work on this vital transport project is beginning. The benefits this development will bring for residents and businesses across Stockport are significant. For this reason the relief road plays a key role in our ‘Investing in Stockport’ programme that seeks to ensure our borough is a great place to live, work and visit for all.”
Work associated with the road is anticipated to take 2 ½ years with the road being open to traffic by autumn 2017. Full information about the development and its progress will be available to communities throughout this period on the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road website: www.semmms.info
