Reminder over M56 and A5036
options consultations closing date
RESIDENTS across Merseyside and
Cheshire are being reminded that consultations over 2 major road improvements;
delivering better journeys and a multi million pound boost for the local and
regional economy; will end in a few days time. The 6 week public
consultations over Highways England's shortlisted options for a brand new
Junction 11a along the M56 near Runcorn in Cheshire; serving the new Mersey
Gateway bridge; and improvements to the A5036 Port of Liverpool route, on
Merseyside, which started back in January 2017 and closes on Monday, 27 February
2017. The consultation included a series of public information events near both
locations. Money for each of the improvements is included within the
Government's ?15 billion 'Road Investment Strategy' and as well as
improving journeys for commuters and commercial road users, it will support
future investment in jobs and housing. Tristram Bardrick, Highways England's
project manager for the M56 Junction 11a scheme, said:- "Whether it's been
from people attending one of our public information exhibitions or filling in a
questionnaire, we've had a fantastic response to both consultations and
everyone's views will be considered as we work towards determining which of the
options to take forward to the next stage of design for a start of work before
the end of 2020 We would like to thank people who've been involved so far and
encourage anyone with an interest in either of the 2 projects to let us know
what they think by Monday week."
Carl Stockton, Highways England's project manager for the A5036 scheme, said:-
"While we have had a tremendous response so far with over 1,000
questionnaires completed and returned; either through the digital link or in the
post direct to the team; we want to hear as many views as possible by 27
February 2017."
The options for the A5036 link between the motorway network, at Switch Island
and the Port of Liverpool, remain a choice between improving the existing road
or building a brand new bypass through Rimrose Valley, although some of the
ideas have changed. New plans include modifying suggested junction improvements
along the existing road to reduce the impact for local people. Options for the
new M56, Junction 11a, including 2 different ideas for modifying the existing
Murdishaw Roundabout, with the A553 Southern Expressway. An option for a new
Junction West of Murdishaw Roundabout has now been discounted.
More information, including consultation brochures and electronic versions of
the questionnaires are available online:-
A5036 -
M56 Junction 11a.
Anyone with any questions about how to get involved can also call the Highways
England customer contact centre on:- 0300 123 5000.
