One of Rochdale’s busiest roads is in line for a safety boost, with a new pedestrian crossing set to be constructed this year.
St Mary’s Gate, a major route in Rochdale town centre, will benefit from the new crossing, alongside other improvements.
The proposed new crossing would connect the businesses close to Howard Place, the entrance point to the Reed Hill car park, and Redcross Street, close to the Lidl store.
The changes will make it easier and safer for pedestrian to cross the busy road and better connect the town centre to its surrounding areas, as well as Rochdale Infirmary.
In addition to the new crossing, the council is looking to improve vehicle access to the Reed Hill car park, by removing the current access from St Mary’s Gate by Howard Place and creating new access from Hunter’s Lane. The car park would also be reorganised and relined, to make it easier for motorists to park. No parking spaces are expected to be lost. Improvements will also be made to the subway which connects Cheetham Street with High Street.
The work, which is expected to take around 4 months to complete, is due to start in late summer. Temporary traffic lights will be in place for the duration of the works, so motorists will be advised to leave extra time for their journeys.
