Bolton West and Atherton MP Chris Green has welcomed a government report outlining proposals for a new link road between the Orrell Interchange and Westhoughton’s Chequerbent roundabout.
The Manchester North West Quadrant Study, commissioned by the Department for Transport, has today published its stage three report which makes recommendations for the link road as well as other road improvement schemes.
The MP, who has been campaigning for the link road since he was elected last year, has welcomed the news.
Chris said: “Today’s report is very welcome news and something I have long campaigned for.
“Although it is still early days, the people of Atherton, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton and the surrounding areas will be very pleased to hear that this long-awaited link road is back on the table after the plans were shelved by the last Labour government.
“Proposals for a link road have been talked about for decades whilst local people have had to put up with heavily congested roads without seeing any action. I’m pleased that the government is listening to my constituent’s concerns.”