Local Transport Today is the authoritative, independent journal for transport decision makers. Analysis, Comment & News on Transport Policy, Planning, Finance and Delivery since 1989.

Alexander approves Simister scheme but calls for active travel underpass plan

Deniz Huseyin
19 September 2025
National Highways has been told to consider improving the Haweswater underpass as part of the Simister Island scheme. 
Image credit: Tom Jeffs
National Highways has been told to consider improving the Haweswater underpass as part of the Simister Island scheme. Image credit: Tom Jeffs
 

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved the Simister Island road scheme in Greater Manchester, which National Highways estimates will take two years to build and cost between £207m and £340m. The project, affecting the M60, M62 and M66 routes, would see a “northern loop” built to allow thousands of vehicles a day to bypass the current traffic light-controlled roundabout.

However, Alexander has told National Highways that it must submit a plan to improve the long...

+83% more

 

Project Manager – A614 Highway Improvement Scheme
Nottinghamshire County Council
County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP, HYBRID
£47,181 - £52,413 per annum
Principal Transport Delivery Project Manager
Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth
£60,906 to £68,200 Per annum
Senior Transport Planning & Investment Officer
Birmingham City Council
Victoria Square, Birmingham, B1 1BB
Grade C- £35,412 - £44,075
View all Vacancies
 
Search
 
 
 

TransportXtra is part of Landor LINKS

© 2026 TransportXtra | Landor LINKS Ltd | All Rights Reserved

Subscriptions, Magazines & Online Access Enquires
[Frequently Asked Questions]
Email: subs.ltt@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7959

Shop & Accounts Enquires
Email: accounts@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7855

Advertising Sales & Recruitment Enquires
Email: daniel@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7861

Events & Conference Enquires
Email: conferences@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7865

Press Releases & Editorial Enquires
Email: info@transportxtra.com | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7875

Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Advertise

Web design london by Brainiac Media 2020