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TfGM work with businesses to tackle congestion

Transport for Greater Manchester - TfGM - are inviting Stockport businesses to the latest free workshop from TfGM's Sustainable Journeys team. Taking the car is often necessary for commuting or business travel, but there are ways of significantly reducing car use whilst maintaining the convenience … [Read more...]

Hat-trick of milestones for Manchester Airport transformation

The £1bn Manchester Airport transformation programme has hit three significant as the initial phases are celebrated with a new time lapse video, 1,300 workers on site and topping out of the terminal extension as the first pier set to open in April 2019. Firstly, a topping out ceremony was held … [Read more...]

Planning Application submitted for new Stockport Interchange

Development of the new multi-million pound Stockport Interchange has taken a step closer as Transport for Greater Manchester has submitted the joint planning application to Stockport Council. If approved, the project will continue the major £1 billion transformation under way in … [Read more...]

Contractor for sought £25m Poynton Relief Road

Following the opening last week of the A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road, Cheshire East Council has started the hunt for a design and build contractor to deliver the connecting £25m Poynton relief road. The new single carriageway Poynton Relief Road relief road will be built between the existing … [Read more...]

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...]