£220 million link road takes step towards becoming reality
manchestereveningnews.co.ukOne section of an estimated £220 million link road that stretches across the entire Wigan borough has taken another step forward to becoming a reality.
The M58 scheme will now undergo a formal review from National Highways, a requirement before construction can go ahead. The entire link road, approximately nine miles in length, would link junction 5 of the M61 with junction 26 of the M6 and bring connectivity between Leigh, Hindley, Wigan, Ince, and Pemberton.
It's a dream almost 80 years old - with a route first identified shortly after World War II. READ MORE: Skateboarders labelled 'd*******s' and 'virgins' in horrible video get amazing surprise amid 'bullying' backlash Previously, Bolton and Wigan jointly bid for £186m of housing infrastructure funding to deliver the strategic link.
While that bid was unsuccessful, Homes England gave feedback that the bid or a combination of bids could be suitable for longer term funding.
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