Transformation of town centre continues with major work complete

The transformation of Stretford town centre is progressing well following the completion of public realm improvements. Trafford council and its property company partner Bruntwood are continuing work at the Kingsway and Barton Road junction to make it safer and greener for cyclists, motorists and pedestrians.

One section of the Kingsway footpath has been completed and provides new footpaths, seating, planting, trees, green spaces and sustainable drainage. Work on the other side of Kingsway has just started and will provide further improvements to footpaths and the formation of new pedestrian crossing points and cycle lanes.

Coun Liz Patel, Trafford council’s executive member for economy, and regeneration, said: “Stretford town centre is being transformed into a great place for residents, shoppers, and businesses. These new road designs for Kingsway look fabulous and will make the road experience safer for pedestrians and cyclists and will complement the redevelopment work currently taking place at Stretford Mall.

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“Lots of exciting work is taking place in Stretford and the town centre will be amazing when the work is completed.” The work is part of the £50million plan to upgrade Stretford town centre which could help it rival trendy Greater Manchester outposts like Chorlton, Didsbury and Altrincham.

Eventually, the development will see cafes, bars, restaurants, independent retailers as well as the ‘big guns’ of the high street, centred around a new town square and enhanced by a nearby park. The long-term plan is for the new town centre to be augmented by 800 new residential properties and further improvements to the town centre around King