A new signal-controlled pedestrian crossing has been approved for Brabyns Brow in Marple to improve road safety near the local railway station. The project, greenlit by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, aims to address long-standing concerns from residents who have reported that current traffic conditions make it difficult for elderly and vulnerable people to cross the busy road safely.
The plans include the installation of a Puffin crossing, along with adjustments to local bus stops and new parking restrictions in the immediate area. These changes are part of the broader Marple Area Cycling and Walking Strategy, an initiative aimed at creating safer and more reliable travel routes throughout the community.
Funding for the work is provided by the UK Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement. This investment is part of a larger national effort to support transport networks, aligning with the council’s ambition to eliminate road-related deaths and life-changing injuries.
While the decision has been formally published, the local authority will soon advertise a traffic order for the area. Residents will have a 21-day window to submit formal objections once this notice is posted.
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