Eccles Old Road set to be resurfaced
Eccles Old Road is set to undergo improvements.
Salford City Council’s Procurement Board awarded a £391,909 contract to Tarmac Trading Ltd on Wednesday 14 August.
The works will see carriageway resurfacing, drainage works and the removal of an existing bus lane. They are scheduled to start on Monday 2 September and be complete by Friday 11 October.
Eccles Old Road sits between the A6 Broad Lane and Half Edge Lane and travels between Pendleton and Salford Royal Hospital.
Councillor Mike McCusker, Lead Member for Planning, Transport and Sustainable Development at Salford City Council, said: “Local people and councillors have raised concerns about the condition of the road so we are addressing this.
“The award of this contract is the green light for works which will improve the condition of the road and make it much safer for users. It is positive news.
“Eccles Old Road key route in our city and is used widely. This includes HGVs who pick up and drop off from the local businesses along the route.
Traffic Regulation Orders for the removal of the bus lane have been advertised.
All affected statutory utility services have been notified of the proposed works.
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