Trafford Council has launched a public consultation on proposals to make an Old Trafford through-route safer, more attractive, and better-connected for everyone who uses it.
The scheme is set to involve creating safer crossings, wider footways, new landscaping, and a continuous walking, wheeling, and cycling link along Seymour Grove.
It will connect the junction improvements of Seymour Grove and Talbot Road currently underway, with the Manchester to Chorlton Cycleway, as part of Greater Manchester’s Bee Active Travel Network.
Residents are invited to have their say on two design options, both featuring safer cycle-friendly junctions with Kings Road and Ayers Road. These innovative junctions will separate pedestrians and cyclists from motor traffic, reducing conflict and improving safety for everyone.
The changes will also remove footpath parking which creates difficulties for people using wheelchairs, pushchairs, or mobility aids. Keeping pavements clear will provide the necessary space for safer crossings, wider footways and landscaping, making the street safer and more welcoming for everyone.
The public consultation will run from Monday 29 September to Sunday 16 October online.
There will be three drop-in events at Old Trafford Wellbeing Centre, Broom House, 54-46 Syemour Grove, M16 0LN, on Wednesday 8 October from 9:30am to 12pm, Tuesday 14 October from 9:30am to 12pm and Thursday 23 October from 1pm to 4pm.
Feedback can be submitted online via Trafford’s Citizenspace website, through paper forms available at the Library in the reception of Trafford Town Hall or scanned and emailed to seymourgrove@trafford.gov.uk
A spokesperson for Trafford Council said:
“This scheme is about making Seymour Grove safer, greener and giving space back to people that is easier to use – whether you’re walking to school, cycling to work, using a wheelchair, or visiting local shops. It will create a welcoming route that supports residents, businesses and visitors alike.”