Key transport bodies join forces on Greater Manchester road network

Highways England and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will see the two bodies work in partnership to develop shared priorities and a long-term vision for motorways and key roads across the city region. The move follows the formation of Highways England earlier this year, a government-owned company with a five-year budget of over US$17 billion to invest in England’s motorways and major A roads. The new joint document aims to support economic growth in
May 19, 2015 Read time: 2 mins
8101 Highways England and 817 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will see the two bodies work in partnership to develop shared priorities and a long-term vision for motorways and key roads across the city region.

The move follows the formation of Highways England earlier this year, a government-owned company with a five-year budget of over US$17 billion to invest in England’s motorways and major A roads. The new joint document aims to support economic growth in the region over the next 20 years.

Graham Dalton, chief executive of Highways England, said: “Greater Manchester is one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the country so it’s vital that we work together to ensure it has a world-class road network to support the economy.

“Over US$312 million is already being invested on creating a smart motorway on a section on the M60 and M62 and we need to make sure that the work taking place there complements other improvements on local roads.”

Dr Jon Lamonte, chief executive of TfGM, said: “Having a clear, strategic approach to the management of highways across a city-region as large and complex as Greater Manchester – and making sure it works in tandem with tram, train and bus services – is absolutely essential to keep it growing and moving.”
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