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A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road Open to Traffic

The new A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road (A6MARR) opened this week providing much relief to traffic travelling to Manchester Airport.  The A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road is a new 2-lane dual carriageway running on an east-west route from the A6 near Hazel Grove via the 4 kilometres of existing … [Read more...]

HS2 Launches Consultation on Northern Extension

Plans for the development of Britain’s new high speed railway between the Midlands and the North moved a step closer today, as HS2 Ltd revealed more detailed design proposals. HS2 destinations on the Phase 2b route between the midlands and the north are set to benefit significantly from the jobs … [Read more...]

Plug and Play first airport anchor partner for MAG

MAG - Manchester Airports Group - has announced its partnership with Plug and Play, a leading startup accelerator and corporate innovation platform based out of Silicon Valley.  This collaboration will give MAG influence over new innovations in the travel industry so they can leverage these … [Read more...]

Contract awarded to create reliable North West road network

Highways England have awarded a multi-million pound contract to help deliver a safe, reliable, and resilient North West road network for drivers across parts of the region. The £325 million Maintenance and Response contract for motorways and major A roads in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire … [Read more...]

A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road opens on 15th October

The A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road will be open to traffic from Monday 15th October following a final inspection. The A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road is a new 2-lane dual carriageway running on an east-west route from the A6 near Hazel Grove via the 4 kilometres of existing A555 to … [Read more...]

Manchester to Mumbai set for November take off

The North is set to get direct access to the Gateway to India from next month when for the first time Jet Airways begin five flights a week from Manchester to Mumbai.   A global business destination and financial centre, Mumbai also offers visitors a wealth of leisure options and easy access to the … [Read more...]

Manchester Airports Group seeking to add 4th Airport

Manchester Airports Group is seeking to add a fourth airport to its portfolio in partnership with the Beijing Construction Engineering Group. Manchester Airports Group, MAG, the UK’s largest airport group, has confirmed that it intends to participate in the tender process for the concession to … [Read more...]

Mandarin speaking Airport Marketing Manager for Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport has appointed a new Airport Marketing Manager, as the global gateway celebrates its busiest year ever and looks towards the future with its £1bn transformation programme and exciting destination growth.  Dr Charlotte Shi, has joined the UK’s third busiest airport after previously … [Read more...]

Explore the new A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road

This Sunday visitors will have a chance to explore the new A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road, before it opens to traffic, when it plays host to a day of community events.  A day full of sporting activities for all ages, the community event will give everyone of all ages the chance to take part in a … [Read more...]

Grant available for electric vehicle charge points

As part of the government's clean initiative, a business grant for electric vehicle charge points is available for businesses through the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS). The Workplace Charging Scheme is a voucher-based scheme that provides support towards the up-front costs of the purchase and … [Read more...]

New bridge to span River Mersey in Stockport

Work on a new bridge over the River Mersey in Stockport town centre has taken a giant step forward as engineers worked through the night to install six huge steel beams.   The new bridge will link the site of the proposed new Stockport transport interchange and the A6 via Swaine Street, next to the … [Read more...]