Construction activities are currently underway across Partington as part of the wider City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) funded improvements across Greater Manchester. The scheme includes the installation of new and improved pedestrian crossings on Manchester Road, Warburton Lane, and Central Road. A new junction with traffic lights is being installed at Manchester New Road and Central Road.
New walking and cycling links are being created along parts of Manchester Road and Warburton Lane. Traffic calming measures, including speed bumps, are being implemented on roads such as Broadway, Central Road, and Lock Lane. New 20mph speed limits will be introduced on Broadway, Chapel Lane, and Lock Lane.
Improvements are also being made to bus stops to enhance safety and accessibility for passengers. A new footway is being constructed on Chapel Lane from the Bowling Green to the park. Dropped crossings are being installed on Warburton Lane, Manchester Road, Broadway, Lock Lane, Chapel Lane, Central Road, Wood Lane, and Oak Road.
George Cox and Sons Ltd is the main civil engineering contractor, with Amey Consulting managing and overseeing the work. The One Trafford Partnership is carrying out a number of bus stop and street-light improvements. The project aims to make it safer and easier for residents to walk, wheel, cycle, and access public transport.
Recent work has focused on Broadway, Cross Road West, and Oak Road. Local residents have been kept informed through leaflets, community meetings, and WhatsApp updates. George Cox recently donated 45 toys to Partington's Christmas fair.
The scheme, scheduled for completion in summer next year, will feature safer crossings, more accessible bus stops, and traffic calming measures, alongside improved walking and cycling connections and wider road environment enhancements. Cllr Tom Ross, Leader of Trafford Council, stated that the work is progressing well and that local people are enjoying the changes. He thanked residents, businesses, and community organisations for their patience, highlighting that the end result will provide safer and more accessible routes for all.
Cllr Tom Ross added, “We are pleased to be able to show the progress so far thanks to our contractor, George Cox and Sons. This work ties in with our Council priorities to foster a thriving economy and address climate change.”
