Works to upgrade a junction on Wilmslow Road in Manchestger have been completed three months ahead of schedule.
Earlier this summer the Council announced a plan to alter the road layout at the junction of Wilmslow Road/Ladybarn Road/Sherwood Road, creating new and safer pathways and crossing points for pedestrians and cyclists.
This is part of an ongoing project across the city making it easier for people to walk and cycle, and integrate into the wider Manchester Cycleway project as well as the neighbouring Fallowfield Loop.
The improvements that were put in place include:
- Three dedicated crossing points for pedestrians at the junction
- New crossing points for cyclists and pedestrians
- Prohibition of driving (except for cyclists) on Sherwood Street, between Wilmslow Road and Boland Drive
- Relocation of the loading bay on Ladybarn Road
- Rumble strips for cyclists at pedestrian crossing points
- Improved signage and road markings
Another key aim of this project has been to improve safely along what is a busy road. By creating separate routes for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians’ journeys will be safer and the risk of collisions.
The completion of this project has also been completed three months ahead of schedule by contractor Rosgal, ensuring that the junction is up and running ahead of the busy Christmas period.
Councillor Mandie Shilton Godwin, Executive Member for Clean Air, Environment and Transport, said:
“We’re continuing to invest in our neighbourhoods, working to provide improved infrastructure to ensure that we can keep the city moving.
“I’m really pleased that we were able to get these improvements up and running ahead of schedule, providing better infrastructure that will go a long way when it comes to keeping people on the roads safe.”
(Pictures: Rosgal/Manchester City Council)
