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Written question asked by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 29 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 December 2005. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Friday, 2 December 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Tintwistle Bypass

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he made of traffic levels on the (a) M62 and (b) A628 Mottram in Longdendale, Hollingworth and Tintwistle bypass immediately after the opening of the bypass.
Answer

The Highways Agency has estimated the traffic levels on the M62, between Junctions 22 to 23, and A628 Mottram in Longdendale, Hollingworth and Tintwistle bypass immediately after opening of the bypass in 2010. These are shown in the following table:

Route Annual average daily traffic (AADT) per day
M62
Junction 22 to 23 111,350
A628 Mottram in Longdendale, Hollingworth and Tintwistle
Bypass around Mottram in Longdendale 42,600
Bypass around Hollingworth and Tintwistle 20,800

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
440 c815W;440 c815W; 34408
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Road traffic Bypasses M62 Tameside
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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