TRANSPORT Secretary Chris Grayling has praised a Conservative MP candidate’s campaign to tackle congestion as the Government confirms £142m for the new Western Link Road.
Cllr Andy Carter, who was recently selected as the prospective parliamentary candidate for Warrington South, said he believed infrastructure investment was long overdue and the link road was a step forward to tackling long-standing congestion problems the town has faced for years.
He said: “This is really good news for Warrington. If we want to see regeneration in the town centre we have to solve the congestion problems which are a barrier to growth. A new bridge is desperately needed and this will make a major difference to the traffic problems around Bridgefoot.
“This decision will help to ensure the continued economic success and prosperity of our town and re-enforces the government’s commitment to boosting productivity in the north of England.
“However I remain totally opposed to proposals for use of the green belt in the local plan, the council have yet to demonstrate they have made a realistic assessment of the number of homes the borough needs. Warrington simply cannot justify the level of building suggested in their plans.”
Commenting on the announcement and Andy’s campaign pledge to tackle congestion, Chris Grayling MP, Secretary of State for Transport, said: “Andy Carter has consistently campaigned for investment into the town’s road network to tackle long standing congestion issues.
“The £142m Western Link Road in Warrington provides the high-level ship canal crossing needed and my department have been working closely with the council to ensure that it will be delivered. Investing in our transport network, particularly in the North of England, is a major Conservative focus, ensuring we can make it easier for people to travel for work and to visit friends and families, and for local businesses to grow.”
