Latest improvements to the centre of Altrincham is well underway

The latest phase of public realm improvements to Altrincham town centre are now underway.

Work which is completely transforming Altrincham, will this week see new paving being installed on George Street in the town centre.

Other plans for George Street include a number of breakout and seating areas in the centre of the street and sustainable drainage, trees and planting with the same materials being used as on Shaws Road and Cross Street.

Regent Road will be the next area to be worked on and will become one way between the junction at Railway Street and Market Street. Vehicles will not be able to access Railway Street from Regent Road during the works.

The one way system will remain in place from this week until the works finish at the end of May 2023 when it becomes permanent. There will be a new contraflow cycle lane that is segregated and lined with ‘rain gardens’ that introduce trees and green infrastructure to the area.

Cllr Liz Patel, Trafford Council’s Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration said: “We’ve already seen an amazing transformation of Altrincham and these public realm improvements are a continuation of this to boost Altrincham as a destination in its own right. There have been some issues but we are trying to minimise disruption as much as possible to create better pedestrian-friendly environments for residents, businesses and visitors.”

All the public realm improvements works in Altrincham are expected to be completed in June 2023.