New plans are set to go out for public consultation on the future layout of two key Manchester city centre roads, John Dalton Street and Bridge Street with the aim of making them both safer and more pleasant to use.
A consultation earlier this year saw support for widening footpaths along these roads, increasing space for people queuing at bus stops and creating new crossing points.
Now Manchester Council has further details with with people being invited to make their thoughts known from today
Among the plans bus stops in John Dalton Street and Bridge Street will be incorporated into laybys, rather than in the carriageway.
This will allow traffic to flow while buses are stopping and prevent potential disruption during peak times.
Bus stops will also be made longer to allow two buses to stop at the same time without interrupting traffic.
Pedestrian Footways are to be widened where space allows, especially at junctions where people gather in large numbers to cross.
Additional crossings are to be added in the following locations
Gartside Street with Bridge Street West
St Mary’s Parsonage with Bridge Street
Deansgate and John Dalton Street
John Dalton Street with Cross Street
Princess Street and Clarence Street
Loading bays will remain accessible for businesses between 6-10am, after which they will revert to footways during the remainder of the day.
On the north side of Bridge Street and John Dalton Street, the council have changed loading arrangements to help keep traffic lanes clear, with loading allowed for up to 15 mins at non-peak times.
There are also additional bays on side streets with longer loading periods.
Additional provision will also be made for taxis as well as disabled spaces for parking, with new spaces for both being added.
Engagement events will be taking place in person and online, the details of which can be found below.
Drop-in event: Monday 9 December, 4-7pm, Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street,M2 5NS
Online event: Tuesday 10 December, 6.30-7.30pm. Email [email protected] to receive a link to a Microsoft teams meeting.
