M60/M62/M66 Simister Island
A nationally significant infrastructure project in Bury, Manchester. A decision has been made.
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Where it is in the process
- Pre-application
- Submitted
- Pre-examination
- Examination
- Recommendation
- Decision due
- Decided
The site
The outline is the boundary the promoter published. It can include cable, pipeline or road routes as well as the main site. 86 hectares inside the published boundary.
What is proposed
Construction of a new free-flow link (northern loop) from the M60 eastbound to M60 southbound carriageways. Realignment of the M66 southbound carriageway on the approach to the junction. Construction of a new two-lane free-flow road from the M60 northbound to the M60 westbound to replace the existing single-lane, and widen the M66 southbound to four lanes through junction 18. Conversion of the hard shoulder into a permanent traffic lane between M60 junctions 17 and 18, providing five lanes in both directions. Other works will include improvements to signage, signalling and drainage.
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