Jo Platt – the MP for Leigh and Atherton – met with National Highways to follow up on my recent debate in Parliament on connectivity in the North West.
National Highways is the government-owned company responsible for managing England’s Strategic Road Network (SRN). This includes motorways and major A roads (over 4,000 miles),bridges, tunnels, drainage systems and traffic technology.
Their core responsibilities for National Highways include planning, designing, building, operating, and maintaining the SRN, improving road safety, enhancing customer experience and delivering infrastructure projects. National Highways has responsibility for the M6, M61 and A580.
During the meeting, Jo raised issues relating to the road network which they maintain.
Jo Platt said: “It was great to meet National Highways to chat through issues that have been reported to me. I also asked for their support with key road projects, including the Westleigh Lane to Atherleigh Way link, Atherleigh Way to South of Atherton link, Phoenix Way to Seaman Way link and A580 pinch points.
“National Highways also has an input on how new developments in the borough unfold, so it was good to talk to them about that – and to emphasise the importance of new developments having effective infrastructure. I am looking forward to continuing the conversation in the months ahead.”