Heysham to M6 Link

The Heysham to M6 Link is one of the largest road building projects currently being managed by a local authority in England. The new road, which will bring huge economic and transport benefits to the county, has long been the council’s highest priority major infrastructure project.

The commitment by the Department for Transport to fund the scheme demonstrates its national importance – it was only one of nine local authority schemes to receive funding earlier this year and is seen as strategically important for the Lancaster district and the future development of the Heysham and Morecambe areas.

The link road aims to improve access for businesses in Heysham and Morecambe including the port and nuclear power stations, open up large areas for regeneration and, along with additional measures to manage traffic, reduce congestion currently experienced within Lancaster caused by traffic accessing these areas.

On top of the ongoing economic benefits, construction alone is expected to employ over 3,000 people. Around 100 local unemployed people will also receive training and jobs during construction.

Heysham to M6 link - aerial view (click for larger image)

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