Denton MP Andrew Gwynne has been given a tour of the emergency engineering works currently being carried out around the Tame Viaduct in Reddish Vale Country Park.  

The Viaduct (known locally as the 16 Arches) sits at the point where Denton becomes Reddish, and is a critical piece of transport infrastructure, linking Manchester to Sheffield.  

Due the progressive erosion of the riverbank, one of the viaduct pillars was identified by Network Rail as at threat of collapse.

Following Storm Eunice, a programme to reprofile the riverbank with new rocks (transported from Shap) was carried out.  

The project has cost £2.6 million, with topsoiling and seeding the final steps of the works.  

Commenting, MP Gwynne said: “I’m really grateful to Network Rail for inviting me to view this project. People from Tameside and Stockport adore their Tame Valley, and the 16 arches is a crucial feature of Reddish Vale country park.  

"Many thanks to Network Rail for spotting that this work needed to be done, and for pulling out all the stops to complete it.  

"This work will not only benefit the Tame Viaduct, but also ensure that this part of the Tame Valley and Reddish Vale Country Park is protected for generations to come." 

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