A57 link roads project

From January 2026, further planned roadworks will take place in Mottram-in-Longdendale/Hollingworth in Tameside.

These are preliminary works to prepare for the future construction of one of two new link roads between Manchester and Sheffield, with traffic management and closure/narrowing of cycle and vehicle lanes remaining in place throughout the scheme.

Upcoming works

As part of the next phase of the A57 Link Roads scheme, National Highways have installed a plant crossing on Mottram Moor which will become fully operational from 11 May until the end of the project, this is required to enable them to move large volumes of material across Mottram Moor.
The crossing will be managed using manually operated temporary traffic signals with crossings expected every 10 minutes between 7:30am and 6pm, lasting around 60 seconds each.
Delays are likely however Balfour Beatty, the contractor on site, will do their best to limit crossings during peak travel periods to help to reduce disruption. For more information, please visit the dedicated National Highways website.

For more information, please visit the National Highways website.

The A57 between Manchester and Sheffield currently suffers from heavy congestion, creating unreliable journeys.

The A57 Link Road project aims to improve connectivity between both cities, increase reliability of journeys and reduce congestion through Mottram in Longdendale and between Manchester and Sheffield over the years to come.

This scheme will consist of two new link roads including a dual carriageway from M67 Junction 4 to a new junction on the A57(T) at Mottram Moor, and a new single carriageway link from the A57(T) at Mottram Moor to a new junction on the A57 in Wooley Bridge.

National Highways have planned the works to minimise disruption for all modes of travel, while enabling the works to be carried out safely and efficiently.