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Bolton's £5m walking and cycling route upgrades to begin
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A £5m project to improve walking and cycling routes in Bolton town centre is set to begin next week. Funded by the Greater Manchester Mayor's Cycling and Walking Challenge Fund granted in 2023, the initial phase focuses on Bradshawgate and Great Moor Street with road resurfacing, footpath repaving, side road adjustments for pedestrian priority, and junction upgrades.
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- A £5m project to improve walking and cycling routes in Bolton town centre starts next week.
- Phase one focuses on resurfacing roads and repaving footpaths on Bradshawgate and Great Moor Street.
- Changes at side roads and an upgraded pedestrian crossing on Bradshawgate will give pedestrians priority.
- Four junctions will be upgraded to improve safety and ease of travel for pedestrians and cyclists.
- The project was funded by the Greater Manchester Mayor's Cycling and Walking Challenge Fund granted in 2023.
- Work was previously delayed to prepare for the demolition and regeneration of Crompton Place.