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Motorway Noise: Residents Lose Sleep Over Diversions
20 Oct
Summary
- Residents report inability to sleep due to nightly traffic diversions.
- Over 750 HGVs and 4,600 cars passed one home in a single night.
- Motorway improvements causing significant disruption until winter 2028-29.
Residents along Mottram Road in Godley are experiencing severe sleep disruption as traffic is diverted nightly due to ongoing M67 motorway improvements. The road closures occur on weeknights between 20:00 and 06:00, with diversions expected until December. Homeowners report constant noise and vibrations, with one couple counting 758 HGVs and 4,609 cars passing their property in a single night, leading to a significant impact on their quality of life.
The M67's closure is part of the larger A57 Link Roads scheme, which aims to reroute traffic between Manchester and Sheffield away from Mottram village. This bypass construction is projected to be completed during the winter of 2028-29. National Highways acknowledges the disruption and has met with affected residents, stating the chosen diversion route is appropriate as it accommodates all motorway traffic, including HGVs.
Local authorities are liaising with National Highways to explore mitigation strategies for residents impacted by the increased traffic and noise. Residents have also requested that Tameside Council resurface Mottram Road and implement a reduced speed limit to further minimize disturbances. The extensive roadworks have caused considerable distress, with residents describing sleepless nights and a constant sense of worry about the impact on their homes and well-being.
