11.3.2 Major Schemes awaiting Final Approval
11.3.2.1 The table below shows schemes that have received programme entry but are awaiting final approval.
| Description | Total Anticipated Cost | Progress | Objectives and Outcomes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glossop Spur | 1.2km extension to Mottram-Tintwistle bypass which extends to A57 Woolley Bridge. | £11.1m | Linked intrinsically with Mottram to Tintwistle bypass. | Provide a more complete solution to the environmental problems caused in Longdendale. |
| Ashton Northern Bypass Stage 2 | A new 450 metre road on the Northern side of Ashton town centre, completing the bypass. | £11.9m | Agreement reached with trustees of affected Mosque.
CPO orders confirmed August 2008. |
Carry local traffic through Ashton, allowing Wellington Rd and Penny Meadow to be rearranged to benefit buses and pedestrians. |
| Leigh-Salford-Manchester QBC | Construction of a guided 8km busway between Leigh and Ellenbrook on disused rail track and bus lanes between Ellenbrook and
Manchester City Centre. |
£64.9m | This scheme is being worked up as part of the TIF bid. | Reducing journey times and improving reliability on this corridor. |