Responding to the Governments launch of a 12-week consultation on the Major Roads Network on 23 December, Andrew Stephenson, MP for Pendle said:
“It is widely recognised that the serious traffic congestion in Colne is amongst the worst in Lancashire, so I am calling on the County Council to put Colne forward for funding. Key routes identified can benefit from up to £100 million each, to help tackle congestion, so this could fund a Colne bypass, pay for roads widening or junction improvements. The current congestion in Colne isn’t just a major inconvenience for road users, it is restricting the growth of local businesses and causing substantial air pollution. I have written to Lancashire County Council urging them as the relevant local Transport Authority to put forward tackling traffic problems in Colne as the County’s top priority. I have also written to the Lancashire Economic Partnership and Transport for the North as two other important bodies that can back our bid. This is a major 12 week consultation and we mustn’t miss the opportunity to secure government funding for a solution.”
Full background of the Government announcement and consultation can be read here:-
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-road-network-investment-to-boost-motorists-journeys