THE Prime Minister has confirmed that a Conservative Government will proceed with plans to build two new bridges in Warrington to improve the town's road network.

Development on the first, from Slutchers Lane to Chester Road, is due to start next year and the second, a high-level crossing over the Manchester Ship Canal, could be complete within a decade.

MP for Warrington South, David Mowat, brought up the topic in the House of Commons on Wednesday during prime minister's questions time.

Mr Cameron said the plans would form a key part of the Government's long-term economic plan to create jobs and ease traffic congestion issues for motorists.

He added: "A new high-level crossing from the A56 Chester road will open up a substantial area of land for development immediately south of Warrington town centre.

"That will provide traffic relief, resilience, jobs, homes and livelihoods, which is what our long-term plan is all about.”

Mr Mowat, who discussed the matter with minister Greg Clark yesterday at the signing of a £158million growth deal with the Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership, has praised Mr Cameron but insists he will continue to fight for additional funding.

“I’m delighted that the prime minister has reiterated his support for this new bridge which will bring much-needed relief to motorists in my constituency who are already suffering on Warrington’s over-crowded roads," he said.

"We’ve waited 30 years for a new bridge and now we are getting two additional crossings.

“The Government’s long-term economic plan is bringing serious investment in infrastructure and science to the region.

"I’m going to keep fighting Warrington’s corner when it comes to such funding because it’s the basis for securing the highly skilled jobs that we want for our children and grandchildren.”