A total of £3 million is being invested to improve journeys and safety at Switch Island.
Highways England has announced plans for major improvements to one of the North West’s busiest motorway junctions, where the M57, M58 and 3 A roads all join together.
The scheme is being funded by the Government’s £220 million congestion relief programme, which was announced by transport secretary Chris Grayling last month.
Construction work at the junction, which is used by over 90,000 vehicles every day, is expected to begin next year.
The scheme is designed to improve the flow of traffic and enhance safety, following 49 collisions at the junction in the past two years.
New traffic lights will be installed at over 5 metres, higher than HGVs and double-decker buses, so that drivers approaching the junction can clearly see when the lights are changing.
Other improvements will include changes to the road layout and lane markings, new barriers between carriageways, coloured high friction surfaces and better signs.
Bruce Parker, Asset Development Manager at Highways England, said: “We’re delighted we’ve been able to secure funding from the government for this scheme, and can now carry out the detailed design and planning work before construction starts next year.
“The improvements we’re making at Switch Island will improve journeys and safety at the junction, benefitting the tens of thousands of drivers who travel through it every day.”