Updated proposals looking to improve journeys in Heywood town centre have been revealed.
The plans include new signal-controlled pedestrian and cycle crossings, improvements to the car park on Hill Street, junction and traffic signal upgrades to improve journey times and reliability for buses, widened footpaths and upgrades to existing bus stops.
The plans are being put in place to speed up bus journeys and reduce delays for all road users by reducing congestion, improving bus stops so they are fully accessible, comfortable, safe and secure and improving journeys by walking, wheeling and cycling by making them as safe as possible.
People are now being asked to share their views on the updated proposals.
The plans form part of a wider scheme looking at journeys between Rochdale and Bury, via Heywood – focusing on the 471 bus route along the A58 with the improvements planned between now and 2027.
Anthony Murden, Deputy Head of Projects Group at TfGM, said:
“Since the last round of engagement on proposals for Heywood town centre we have listened, gone away and looked at the feedback gathered and updated our plans.
“Listening to our local communities and making sure that people’s views are taken on board is key to us building a Bee Network that is accessible to everyone and meets the needs of our local communities.
“These updated plans are aimed at improving journeys for people whether they are on a bus, on foot or on a bike by making them quicker, safer and more accessible and we will also improve journeys for all road users – including drivers – by reducing congestion.
“This is an important part of our plans for building the Bee Network, improving the journeys that people make every day – whether that is to school, work, the shops, to healthcare appointments or for leisure purposes.
“So, if you live, work or visit Heywood Town Centre, or use this route regularly, even if you gave your views in the previous engagement, I’d urge you to have a look at these proposals and have your say, so we can take your views on board as we develop them further.”
