The new plan to cut crippling traffic congestion by charging companies for peak-time roadworks
A new plan to reduce traffic congestion in Greater Manchester involves charging companies for conducting roadworks during peak times. A list of 787 qualifying roads across the region's 10 boroughs, spanning over 500 miles, has been compiled.
Greater Manchester has identified 787 roads spanning over 500 miles across its 10 boroughs as priority routes for the region’s new bus franchising system, Mayor Andy Burnham announced today.
The extensive network forms the backbone of Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM) preparations for Bee Network buses, which will begin rolling out in September under the region’s franchising powers. The designated roads represent strategic corridors that will connect communities with improved bus services as the system phases in through 2025.
The mayor’s office confirmed the mileage calculation includes major thoroughfares and key connecting routes throughout Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan. These roads have been selected based on passenger demand, existing service levels, and their importance to the region’s transport connectivity.
TfGM will use this road network framework to coordinate service improvements, infrastructure upgrades and timetable integration as private bus operators transfer to the publicly-controlled franchise model. The 500-mile figure underscores the scale of Greater Manchester’s bus reform, which represents the largest devolution of transport powers outside London.
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