deliver the connectivity and reliability enhancements potential. The MRN will also play a vital role in that will be essential for delivering Cheshire and unlocking development at strategic sites. Warrington’s economic growth plans. The following short term priorities have been identified as priorities for enhancing capacity, addressing congestion hot spots and supporting key growth areas in Cheshire and Warrington: (post RIS2) capacity improvements is required for M6 J16 to J22 (beyond Smart Motorways). If unaddressed, future traffic growth along this Major Road Network (TfN constrain long-term economic growth. Network) increases along the M62, especially between J7 and J10, and at Large extents of Cheshire and Warrington are be required to support aspirations for growth in and around sustained by a network of strategic roads, operated and maintained by the local highway authorities, study to review the potential for dualling of the A550 between which provide vital links between economic centres, This would significantly improve access between NE Wales and to neighbouring cities and regions and the wider SRN. To address the gap between the SRN and the local road network TfN, and its Partners, have also contribute towards alleviating congestion on arterial routes defined a Major Road Network (MRN) for the North. open up access to employment opportunities and development at The principles behind the development of a MRN are to link both current economic centres and future economic growth locations. Priorities for SRN Scheme As such the MRN will be central to the economic aspirations of Cheshire and Warrington. An efficient Development (post RIS2) and reliable MRN, provides a consistent standard of provision, will provide residents and businesses with the necessary connectivity across the sub-region to enable them to reach their
(post RIS2) capacity improvements is required for M6 J16 to J22 (beyond Smart Motorways). If unaddressed, future traffic growth along this constrain long-term economic growth. increases along the M62, especially between J7 and J10, and at be required to support aspirations for growth in and around study to review the potential for dualling of the A550 between This would significantly improve access between NE Wales and also contribute towards alleviating congestion on arterial routes open up access to employment opportunities and development at Priorities for SRN Scheme Development (post RIS2) deliver the connectivity and reliability enhancements that will be essential for delivering Cheshire and Warrington’s economic growth plans. Major Road Network (TfN Network) Large extents of Cheshire and Warrington are sustained by a network of strategic roads, operated and maintained by the local highway authorities, which provide vital links between economic centres, to neighbouring cities and regions and the wider SRN. To address the gap between the SRN and the local road network TfN, and its Partners, have defined a Major Road Network (MRN) for the North. The principles behind the development of a MRN are to link both current economic centres and future economic growth locations. As such the MRN will be central to the economic aspirations of Cheshire and Warrington. An efficient and reliable MRN, provides a consistent standard of provision, will provide residents and businesses with the necessary connectivity across the sub-region to enable them to reach their potential. The MRN will also play a vital role in unlocking development at strategic sites. The following short term priorities have been identified as priorities for enhancing capacity, addressing congestion hot spots and supporting key growth areas in Cheshire and Warrington: