New bridge taking shape and drivers set to see roadworks removed

Wednesday, 4 August 2021 09:29

Work to create safer, smoother journeys and improve access to south Manchester is making good progress.

Highways England will be removing all roadworks from the M6 at junction 19 this month, bringing an end to the 50mph speed restriction. All lanes will return to normal width, and the hard shoulder will be reinstated.

As part of the scheme to reduce congestion, improve safety, connectivity and journey times at junction 19, and support economic growth in the region, engineers are building a new bridge which will span the M6 within the roundabout.

Highways England project manager Khalid El-Rayes, said:

“The bridge is coming along well. Now that we have raised the ground on both sides of the motorway, joining the new bridge deck to the roundabout, we have been able to start installing the new lane surfacing. We’re also putting in new curbs, drainage and electric wires for new lights, which we’re doing overnight where possible to reduce disruption.

“We’re also pleased to be removing all roadworks from this section of the M6 at the end of this month, which will significantly benefit road users.”

To roadworks will be lifted on Monday 23 August. This will require full or partial overnight closures (9pm to 6am) between junctions 20 and 19 on August 20, 21 and 22.

The new bridge, which will improve the connection between the M6 and A556, is expected to be open for traffic in early November. It had been hoped it would open this summer, however the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic has caused a delay, with the scheme hampered by industry-wide product shortages and long lead times on deliveries.

Khalid El-Rayes added:

“Unfortunately, the impact of Covid 19 and delayed deliveries from overseas means we are behind schedule. To minimise disruption, we will be carrying out all remaining work during overnight weekday closures of the M6 motorway or junction 19 roundabout until completion of the project in November, except for August Bank Holiday.”

For more information about the M6 junction 19 scheme and upcoming closures, you can visit https://highwaysengland.co.uk/our-work/north-west/m6-junction-19/ and follow the Twitter account @highwaysNWEST. You can also call our customer contact centre on 0300 123 5000 and email M6junction19Improvement@highwaysengland.co.uk

Pictured - The new bridge will span the M6 within the roundabout at junction 19.

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