Plans for overhaul of two notorious Stockport junctions unveiled

Plans for new pedestrian crossings at two busy junctions in Stockport have been unveiled. Transport chiefs want to install two new crossings in Edgeley as part of an overhaul of walking and cycling routes across the region.

The Edgeley proposals would see the crossings put in place at two junctions on busy traffic route Edgeley Road close to Alexandra Park. Traffic lights would be installed at the junction of Edgeley Road and Northgate Road with a new pedestrian crossing created.

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Stockport Council say it will make it safer for pedestrians to cross the junctions, as well for cars pulling out onto the main road.

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As part of this, it is proposed that new double yellow lines be painted around the corners of the junctions of Northgate Road with Old Chapel Street and Ingleton Road in a bid to "improve sight lines."

"The restrictions will only extend for about a car length from the corner on each arm to minimise loss of parking for residents," TfGM say.

The current crossing running across Edgeley Road from Edgeley Fold will be removed and a new segregated cycle crossing installed which it is said will improve access to the park and Alexandra Park Primary School.

A new 'green man' crossing is also proposed for the junction of Edgeley Road and Dale Street, which is already controlled by traffic lights. It will include Advance Stop Lines in order to make a waiting area for cyclists.

Meanwhile, a gate and bollards to prevent traffic from passing down Cheadle Old Road through Alexandra Park will be amended so that "legitimate users" such as double buggies or adapted bikes are not obstructed and the lighting on the footpath is to be improved.

A public consultation on the plans