CITIES Minister Greg Clark visited Warrington to announce funding for road improvement works in Warrington, including a new bridge across the Mersey to take pressure off Bridge Foot.
Mr Clark met with council bosses, Warrington’s two MPs and the head of Warrington and Co to discuss the town’s ambitious plans for growth and how Government money would help grow the local economy.
Warrington is set to benefit to the tune of £12m over the next five years which will include money for junction improvements to relieve congestion at both Birchwood and Omega as well as a funding package for a new Mersey crossing.
Warrington South MP David Mowat is a Parliamentary Aide to Mr Clark.
He said:
“I am delighted that Greg has been able to visit Warrington and see for himself the difference that the Conservative-led government’s investment will make in the town.
“I’m particularly pleased that Greg has been able to announce that a new bridge across the Mersey will form part of Warrington’s long term growth plans. The bridge, which I have personally lobbied for, will not only help minimise the disruption caused by bridge swings on the Manchester Ship Canal it will also help reduce the effect of tolling on the new Runcorn Bridge, so this is a double win for Warrington.”
Picture: (left to right): David Mowat MP, Helen Jones MP, Cities Minister Greg Clark and Andy Farrall, executive director of Environment and Regeneration, Warrington Borough Council.
Cities Minister visits Warrington
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