Work is progressing well on the long-awaited £53m Poynton Relief Road.

Key works to facilitate construction are taking rapid shape, despite the impact of Covid-19.

Having actively campaigned for many years for the Poynton Relief Road, local MP, David Rutley, and local Poynton Councillors have strongly welcomed the news that work will start on this much-needed infrastructure project in the autumn.

Tackling traffic congestion in Poynton is a clear priority. That’s why I have been campaigning with local Cheshire East Councillor’s for a relief road for many years. Positive progress is being made and we are pressing for work to commence next year.

Alongside neighbouring MP for Hazel Grove, Will Wragg, local MP, David Rutley, jointly organised a special meeting with senior officials at Cheshire East Council and Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, to call for action for communities along the A6 corridor affected by increased traffic cong

The Secretary of State for Transport, the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, has approved the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for land for the Poynton Relief Road, bringing this vital project for Poynton residents one step closer to being realised.