Stockport Council Launch New walking and cycling route that links Offerton and Stockport with wider network
A new walking and cycling route linking Offerton to Stockport town centre has been opened for residents to use.
The new route, which includes new crossings and avoids busy main roads, is part of Stockport Council’s commitment to improve the borough’s active travel routes. Works were completed in spring on the new route, which will form part of the ‘Bee Network’, GM’s vision for an integrated transport network that includes the largest joined-up system of walking and cycling routes in the UK.
The Offerton to Stockport scheme has included the upgrade and installation of new signal-controlled crossings over Offerton Lane, Hempshaw Lane (at St Thomas’ Rec), St Mary’s Way and Waterloo Road.
The route joins up with recent crossing installations over Banks Lane and Hempshaw Lane (at Lowndes Lane), which were built as part of the council’s recently completed £73million Town Centre Access Plan. In addition to the new and upgraded crossings, paths in St Thomas’ Rec have also been improved with widening, resurfacing, realignment, new signage, and improved lighting.
You can find further details from Stockport Council below:
https://www.stockport.gov.uk/news/new-walking-and-cycling-route-launche…
