ken_lym Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I heard the news that a bypass in Mottram-in-Longdendale was approved by the Highway Agency. But when would it be done then? I'm travelling to Manchester twice a week, and that half a mile in Mottram can take half an hour to drive through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medusa Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 It should have been done about 20 years ago, but an announcement now may mean that it doesn't even start until the vague idea of a bypass is firmed up with a route, then each service is allocated by tender (which could, in itself, take months) so it's quite possible that the first machine isn't put in place for a year or longer, and it could take a couple of years to finish, depending on the complexity of the scheme and how long it takes to buy up the relevant bits of land, secure access and the like. In short- don't hold your breath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Don't forget the hippie mob who will probably try and have a sit-in to prevent the road going through a tiny bit of the countryside. The same road would ease a ton of congestion and cause a massive improvement in air quality, but since it will trample a few flowers they'd rather die than see it built. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medusa Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I've given up on Mottram recently and my last few trips have included going over Winnatt's pass, onto the A6 and joining up with the M60 near Marple. It takes longer than either Snake or Woodhead when there's no traffic jams (but there are queues all of the time unless you're coming through at 4am!) but it's a nice relaxed drive and doesn't take any longer when the queues are taken into account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Equato Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) Heading between Sheffield and Manchester airport in the rush 'hour', the Winnatt's Pass-Whaley Bridge-Kettleshulme-Adlington-Styal route is your friend. Taxi driver took us this way to the airport on a Friday teatime once, I was thinking 'Where on Earth are we going here'? Looks like you're driving into the middle of nowhere. Edited February 16, 2016 by Brian Equato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I want to know where the bypass is going. Someones house is up for the chop as I dont think they will be tunnelling.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodie Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I thought the bypass was the M62? Or that was the intention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bargepole23 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Heading between Sheffield and Manchester airport in the rush 'hour', the Winnatt's Pass-Whaley Bridge-Kettleshulme-Adlington-Styal route is your friend. Taxi driver took us this way to the airport on a Friday teatime once, I was thinking 'Where on Earth are we going here'? Looks like you're driving into the middle of nowhere. Also known as going via Pott Shrigley....and yes, is by far the best way to Manchester Apt from south west Sheffield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penistone999 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I've given up on Mottram recently and my last few trips have included going over Winnatt's pass, onto the A6 and joining up with the M60 near Marple. It takes longer than either Snake or Woodhead when there's no traffic jams (but there are queues all of the time unless you're coming through at 4am!) but it's a nice relaxed drive and doesn't take any longer when the queues are taken into account. When i go over from up here i pop down into Holmfirth ,then up over the moors on the A635 , drop down through Mossley ,then pick up the M60 at Ashton under Lyne . Its a lot quicker than sitting in gridlock down though Tintwistle and Mottram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanker7 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 The Broadbottom sneak through is effective but not that easy. If there is a delay on that route you'll be in deep do-do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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