Purpose

The report provides an update on the condition
of Stockholm and Greek Street bridges and the ongoing discussion
with Network Rail and Transport for Greater Manchester.

Content

The Cabinet has
considered a report detailing the work undertaken to date to
develop the design for the replacement Greek Street and Stockholm
Road Bridges; a summary overview of highway network considerations
following the closure of the bridge during Network Rail’s
bridge renewal and replacement works; and a proposed way forward
and timescales for the works, and has:-
 
(1) Authorised the
Director of Place Management to continue to work with Network Rail
and TfGM on the proposed replacement of the Greek Street Bridge on
basis of the proposal detailed at Section 3.2 of the report
including authority to develop and consult on a new highway layout
over the Greek Street bridge.
 
(2) Authorised the
Director of Place Management to work with Network Rail and TfGM to
develop the design for the Stockholm Road bridge within
on the basis of the ‘Option
2’ proposal detailed at Section 3.5 of the report.
 
(3) Requested that the
Director of Place Management work with Network Rail and their
contactor to manage and mitigate the highway and rail impacts of
the bridge replacements during construction as detailed in Section
5 of the report.
 
(4) Given approval to
the development, consultation and
submission of the associated package of highway, cycle, and
pedestrian improvements as part of CRSTS process following
appropriate engagement and approvals from the Central Stockport
Area Committee and Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways and Transport
Services.
 
(5) Given approval to
the use of £1.9m of CRSTS strategic maintenance funding to
pay the council’s required contribution to the replacement of
both structures and the £4.1m contribution of CRSTS funding
towards the enhancements at Stockholm Road bridge.