A £50M scheme to improve road junctions north of Bolton prosposes the installing traffic lights at several roundabouts along De Havilland Way.
The proposed De Havilland Way Corridor Scheme has been developed as part of the £50m Levelling Up Fund Round Two with Bolton Council hoping to receive government funding for the project.
Bolton Council said the aim of the scheme is to ease congestion for cars and buses at peak times, as well as to improve walking and cycling.
The proposals for De Havilland Way include converting roundabouts to major signalised junctions at A6 Chorley Road / A6027 De Havilland Way; Spirit of Sport next to the Bolton Wanderers stadium and the A673 Chorley New Road / A6027 De Havilland Way known as the Beehive roundabout.
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There would also be more traffic lights and capacity improvements at Junction 6 of the M61.
The scheme also includes segregated walking and cycling facilities along De Havilland Way and potential changes to Austin’s Lane to support the movement of traffic as part of the revised Beehive junction.
Coun Martyn Cox, leader of Bolton Council, said: “This is a transformational bid that will improve the traffic flow around Horwich, Westhoughton and the surrounding area.
“We know full well the frustrations that drivers have with traffic issues in this part of the borough, and this bid is a direct result of our listening to the concerns and priorities of our residents.
“A road scheme of this kind allows us to bid for the maximum Levelling Up amount of up to £50m, ensuring the largest potential benefit for people in Horwich and Westhoughton.”
Chris Green MP for Bolton West and Atherton said: “Since I was first elected, I have been campaigning for improved transport infrastructure for my constituents. “I am pleased that Bolton Council are putting in a bid for £50m of transport investment for my constituents, this will reduce congestion while protecting our green spaces.”
There will be a public consultation event on the proposals on Monday, June 6 between 3pm and 8pm at Horwich RMI, 2 Ramsbottom Rd, Horwich.
The event will be hosted by representatives from Bolton Council and AECOM, and people will be able to view the proposals, ask questions and provide feedback.#
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