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M6Junction 19 improvement scheme
Preferred route announcement
June 2017
M6 junction 19 improvement scheme – Preferred route announcement
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Introduction
The M6 junction 19 improvement scheme is part
of our programme of investment in the strategic
road network in this area of Cheshire in support of
the Northern Powerhouse growth agenda for the
region. The scheme is vital in reducing congestion
for the future, improving safety and journey
time reliability for all road users and increasing
connectivity between local areas. This scheme
builds on other investment in the area, such as the
M6 Smart Motorway scheme which is currently
being built and the A556 Knutsford to Bowdon
improvement scheme, which recently opened to
traffi c.
Why is the scheme needed?
Junction 19 on the M6 is currently at capacity with
delays at the junction during busy peak times. We
need more capacity if the junction is to continue to
meet our objective of providing a safe, free-fl owing
and accessible network.
The scheme’s objectives
Making improvements to the junction will lead to a
number of benefi ts. The scheme will:
reduce congestion immediately and in the
future;
improve safety and journey time reliability;
provide better links between local areas;
improve access to the M56 and Manchester
Airport;
contribute to economic growth along the M6
corridor in Cheshire and Lancashire;
improve access to key employment locations
such as Airport City;
improve access to Crewe and Mid-Cheshire;
and
enhance the capacity of the Strategic Road
Network.
Public consultation
We held a public consultation in summer 2016
which presented two options for improving the
junction:
Option A – provides a double cut through
linking those leaving the M6 northbound to
the northbound A556 and those leaving the
M6 southbound to the A556 southbound.
All other links would use the existing
roundabout.
Option B – provides a segregated lane
between the A556 northbound and the
M6 northbound, as well as wider lanes on
the existing roundabout. This option would
need a third lane to be added to the A556
northbound exit.
We held two public exhibition events for local
residents and stakeholders where we provided
more information about the proposals and
welcomed their input.
Responses to public consultation
We received 98 responses to the consultation.
More than three-quarters (75 out of 98) preferred
Option A. Respondents felt this option provided a
better solution for both current and future amounts
of traffi c using the junction. Further comments
suggested that Option B was less popular
because it moved the road closer to residents
in Holly Grove and involved removing some of
the trees near the Windmill Inn. As a result we
developed a new option - Option B Amended,
which is the same as Option B except there is no
provision of the segregated left hand lane between
the A556 northbound and the M6 northbound.
We assessed the three Options (A, B and B
Amended). While Option A was more expensive it
also reduced congestion at the junction for longer
than Options B or B Amended.
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Addition of a two way link
across the junction to allow
better connection between
the M6 and A556, including
a new bridge spanning the
M6 motorway within the
roundabout.
Renewal of traffic signals ( )
on the roundabout and its
approach roads.
New signs, including
gantry signs.
New traffic signals for the
Tabley Hill Lane / Pickmere Lane
junction.
Improvements to local access
for walkers, cyclists and horse
riders using the junction.
Wider lanes on the existing
roundabout to increase
capacity, including the bridges
over the M6.
Comments from the local council
As part of the consultation process, we received
responses from Cheshire East Council (the local
authority) and Tabley Parish Council (representing
the local community at M6 junction 19).
Both councils stated their preference for Option A.
It was indicated that Option A would be a better
long term solution and safer for road users.
Preferred Option A
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Rejected options
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O l d H a l l L a n e
Wider lanes on the existing
roundabout to increase
capacity, including the
bridges over the M6.
New segregated left turn from
the A556 northbound to the M6
northbound with a raised island
separating it from the roundabout.
A556
Renewal of traffic signals ( )
on the roundabout and its
approach roads.
New traffic signals for the
Tabley Hill Lane / Pickmere Lane
junction.
New signs, including
gantry signs.
Improvements to local access
for walkers, cyclists and horse
riders using the junction.
Addition of a third lane to the
A556 northbound exit.
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O l d H a l l L a n e
Wider lanes on the existing roundabout
to increase capacity, including the
bridges over the M6.
Renewal of traffic signals ( )
on the roundabout and its
approach roads.
New traffic signals for the
Tabley Hill Lane / Pickmere Lane
junction.
News signs, including
gantry signs.
Improvements to local access
for walkers, cyclists and horse
riders using the junction.
Addition of a third lane to the
A556 northbound exit.
Rejected Option B
Rejected Option B Amended(the same as Option B except there is no provision of the segregated
left hand lane between the A556 northbound and the M6 northbound.)
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Preferred route announcement
We have chosen Option A for improving Junction 19 of the M6. Although Option A is more expensive
than Option B, it will provide extra capacity at the junction that will accommodate growth further into
the future. Option A ensures that this key junction will be able to manage traffi c fl ows from both the new
A556 and the M6 Smart Motorways projects once complete.
The proposed Options B and B Amended did not solve congestion problems at the junction for the
same length of time. This would have meant that we would need to return to the junction to make further
improvements in the future.
Next steps
The timeline below shows what will happen at each stage of the scheme. We are currently at the end
of Stage 2 – Option Selection, which concludes with this preferred route announcement. Now we’ve
announced our preferred route, we will carry out surveys and investigations to allow us to design the
scheme in more detail. Local events will be held over autumn 2017, where we will share the fi nal design
of the scheme and discuss construction prior to starting.
We currently expect work to start on site no later than March 2020.
Options
Projectinitiated
Preferred routeannouncement
Spring 2017
Options forpublic consultation
Development Construction
Optionidentification
1Option
selection
2Preliminary
design
3Constructionpreparation
4Close out
6Construction
commissioningand handover
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Commitmentto construct
2020
Close out
Local eventsto share
final design
Local eventsto discuss
constructionwith affected
people
Roadopened
Further information
Information about the project is available online at
www.highways.gov.uk/M6-Junction19 and you can receive
updates about the scheme by signing up for our newsletter
on the same page.
You can get in touch using any of the following methods:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0300 123 5000
(9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday)
Website: www.highways.gov.uk/M6-Junction19
Postal Address:
M6 J19 Project Team,
Major Projects,
Highways England,
9th Floor Piccadilly Gate,
Store Street,
Manchester M1 2WD
If you need help accessing this or any other Highways England information,please call 0300 123 5000 and we will help you.
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