Salford pedestrians will see an improvement to pedestrian and cycle lanes following the approval of a £4.3 million investment.
The active travel scheme will look to benefit everyone across Salford who will be walking, wheeling, and cycling within the city.
The approved plans were signed off by Greater Manchester’s Bee Network committee on Thursday afternoon (17 October).
The approval will see the Oldfield Road Corridor receive a £4.32m investment, that will look to introduce segregated pedestrian and cycle tracks along the A5066 Oldfield Road Corridor between the A6 Chapel Street and A57 Regent Road.
The aim of the project has been set up to increase the enjoyment of walking, wheeling, and cycling for Salford pedestrians, as well as allowing access for more forms of public transport.
The approval was met with some excitement, as Councillor Mike McCusker, Lead Member for Planning, Transport and Sustainable Development at Salford City Council added: “The Oldfield Road Corridor scheme is a significant investment into the city’s transport infrastructure.
“The project will encompass a range of new and innovative improvements that will benefit everyone by improving our connectivity, promoting more responsible and sustainable transport options.
He continued to say that the investment will enhance “the safety and passenger experience of our residents and visitors to Salford.”
He added: “The scheme is part of a Greater Manchester-wide programme to create the largest joined up system of walking and cycling routes in the UK to encourage cycling and walking and help take more cars off the road to ease congestion for everyone.”
The funds were provided as a part of the £7 million investment by the Bee Network, which will see a further £2.89m provided to Radcliffe to improve junctions.
The scheme will look to encourage more beneficial ways to travel, as Dame Sarah Storey, Active Travel Commissioner for Greater Manchester said: ““These two schemes will make a real difference in Radcliffe and Salford.
“Making it safer and easier for people to walk, wheel or cycle along key routes to popular destinations.”
She continued to speak about the improvements to Oldfield Road saying it will be a “scheme that will provide people with a Bee Network standard active travel route, connecting to other cycle tracks, as well as providing better connections to public transport.”
These are the latest of a wide range of infrastructure investments funded to improve the integration, performance and resilience of the Bee Network.
The plans will also hope to be a catalyst for development, enabling housing growth, regeneration, reducing carbon emissions and supporting social inclusion and active and healthy lifestyles.
Recent Comments