Motorists will have to endure one more week of roadworks in Mottram as the giant bypass scheme rolls on. The installation of a plant crossing at Old Road is the latest stage in the delivery of the A57 Link Roads scheme in Mottram, Tameside.
Project Overview
National Highways says the estimated £228 million project has been designed to reduce congestion and improve journey reliability between Manchester and Sheffield. The scheme has been talked about for decades and was finally signed off last year by the government.
Current Roadworks
The plant crossing installation meant a full road closure on June 4, and there have been temporary traffic lights ever since on Roe Cross Road. The two-way temporary traffic lights will be in place until Monday, June 22 while National Highways lower kerbs to allow their construction vehicles to cross.
A temporary footpath has been put in place and pedestrian routes will stay open at all times. Access for residents and businesses has been maintained throughout.
Key Component
The plant crossing is a key component to enable the efficient delivery of the project, supporting the safe and sustainable movement of earthwork materials for use within the scheme, according to National Highways.
Traffic Management
To keep traffic moving and reduce disruption, National Highways says they will monitor traffic in real time using CCTV and work closely with Tameside council and Transport for Greater Manchester. The highways team say they will pause crossings if congestion builds or collisions occur in the area.
Project Details
Currently the A57 link roads project includes the creation of two new link roads:
- Mottram Moor link road – a new dual carriageway from the M67 junction 4 roundabout to a new junction on the A57 at Mottram Moor.
- A57 link road – a new single carriageway link from the A57 at Mottram Moor to a new junction on the A57 in Woolley Bridge.
The major scheme is estimated to be up and running by 2028, but a full completion date could be as late as 2031, according to the National Highways website.
