It’s been a big week for the future of our local transport links as GM Mayor Andy Burnham unveiled his 10 year transport plan. There is some great news for our patch:

  • Metrolink trams may be extended to Stalybridge following my campaign, bringing jobs, footfall and regeneration
  • The Mottram bypass will happen within the next 5 years, starting soon, and not before time
  • The Hollingworth and Tintwistle bypass could take place within 10 years “if still necessary”- I will continue to push for this as I’m sure it will be
  • The TransPennine Tunnel study to improve journey times to Sheffield and the M1 in all weathers will go ahead- I’m really grateful agencies are giving this idea I’ve long supported some serious thought
  • Creating a double entrance to Hattersley Station for cars, bikes and pedestrians, an essential piece of infrastructure to support the new Godley Green village- you’ll remember I’ve always said I only support this development if we get the infrastructure right, and this is a good start 
  • A positive looking Vision for Buses in response to our Better For Buses campaign, using franchising and partnerships to achieve better integration, better ticketing and better customer experience 
  • New cycle and pedestrian routes including around key motorway bridges 
  • A TransPenine Rail Upgrade – long overdue, I’m sure we can all agree

Transport and infrastructure are so crucial to our local economy I have always made them a priority in my meetings and lobbying on behalf of constituents. Decent road, rail, tram and cycle connections would invigorate our economy and make Tameside a more pleasant place to live, no longer a congestion blackspot. I’m delighted to have secured these commitments.

All eyes are now on their delivery, and I will continue to keep up the pressure.

This photo may look like Darth Vader’s Death Star, but it is in fact the current and future primary GM transport routes.
This photo may look like Darth Vader’s Death Star, but it is in fact the current and future primary GM transport routes.
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