Trafford’s plans for Carrington Relief Road hit a £5.3m snag

The Carrington Relief Road, which is expected to help reduce traffic in Carrington and Partington, has run into trouble.

Trafford Council wanted Peel NR to contribute £5.3 million for the road’s costs, but Peel NR argued that this would make their large industrial project unfeasible and challenged the council during a public inquiry.

After a long wait for a decision, the planning inspector sided with Peel NR because there wasn’t a finalized master plan for New Carrington. However, the inspector approved the industrial development for Peel NR. Now, the council needs to figure out how to find the extra £5.3 million for the relief road. Convincing the public to accept the road will be a significant challenge!

There is a lot of public opposition to the relief road, with many residents and some councillors worried about increased pollution and damage to the green belt. Friends of Carrington Moss are particularly worried about protecting a peat bog that shouldn’t be disturbed and the potential harm to wildlife.

Partington will feel the impact, whether the relief road is built or not. Traffic often slows to a crawl during busy times and remains slow in the evenings. This situation isn’t just about the relief road; it’s also about the many large housing developments being approved by councillors, including those from Bucklow St. Martin’s ward—people who might not be around when problems start.

Friends of Carrington Moss are right to keep bringing up the old rail route to the council, but they haven’t been successful. This rail corridor should definitely be considered, even if the council secures funding for the relief road.

Public transport in Partington is very poor. With the population growing, there will be more cars on the roads, which will only increase pollution in the area, something that is now unavoidable.

The application is expected to be made public by the end of the year.