Trafford Council has begun road improvements to make travelling around Partington safer and easier after residents had their say on what was needed and wanted.
The major Connecting Partington scheme will improve walking, wheeling and cycling routes as well as road safety, helping people to get to and from schools, shops, health services, community facilities.
Following consultation with residents and the recent approval of funding, the scheme – part of wider Bee Network improvements across Greater Manchester – is under way.
The improvements will include:
Construction will happen in phases and take about a year with work timed to minimise disruption for residents, businesses, public transport and emergency services wherever possible.
George Cox and Sons Ltd has been appointed as the main civil engineering contractor to deliver the scheme on behalf of the Council with Amey Consulting managing and overseeing the work.
The bus stop and street-lighting improvement elements of the project will be delivered through the One Trafford Partnership.
Cllr Barry Winstanley, Trafford Council’s Executive Member for Climate Change said:
"This work is an important investment in the future of Partington. The improvements will make it much easier and safer to travel around their community, whether on foot, on wheels, or in a vehicle.
"We thank residents and businesses who have taken part in the consultation process and helped shape the final designs. We recognise that construction work can be disruptive and will work to keep people informed while the improvements are carried out."
The Connecting Partington scheme has been funded through the Government's City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement and supports Trafford Council's wider ambitions to improve local transport connections and encourage more sustainable travel choices that benefit health and help to address climate change.