The A34 corridor in Stockport, from the junction with the M60 to the A555, is a key bottleneck. In autumn 2020, we consulted on a series of proposals to enhance active travel connectivity, increase capacity at key locations and unlock growth potential in the surrounding area.
The improvements are designed to support:
sustainable travel with a walk, wheel and cycle route along the corridor. This includes a segregated cycle track and controlled crossings with connections to the wider Greater Manchester Cycle Bee Network and local public rights of way
businesses with works to improve access to the Cheadle Royal Business Park and the Stanley Green business area by improving key junctions and providing better walking, wheeling and cycling access
new homes and development with improvements to junctions to provide access to and mitigate the impact of any proposed new housing development on the local road network
education with replacement of an existing subway beneath the A34 at Kingsway School to provide a better link for the split school site and allow for a key east-west cycle route
motorists with improved junction layouts to reduce congestion, improve safety and provide enhanced driver information on new variable message signs
The proposals were supported during the consultation and received approval to be delivered. Following the subsequent development and submission of our Full Business Case, the government approved funding for the delivery of this project in late 2023.
The measures being delivered are shown by the drawings on the map at the bottom of this page.
Construction is planned between 2024 and 2028. The works are being delivered in phases planned and co-ordinated to manage all forms of disruption as much as possible. We thank the local community and all users of the A34 for their patience and co-operation during this process.
Our first phases of works around Gatley Road, Wilmslow Road and Broadway are complete. This has delivered:
a new traffic signal-controlled crossing for pedestrians and cyclists on Gatley Road (between Wensley Road and Milton Crescent), with cycle track connections to these side roads. Onward cycling will be in the carriageway
traffic signals at the Wilmslow Road/Broadway junction to introduce controlled crossing facilities across both roads, and make exiting Broadway easier for vehicles
traffic calming and/or pedestrian improvements along Wensley Road, Milton Crescent, High Grove Road, Broadway and Foxland Road to make these residential roads safer and more attractive for walking, wheeling and cycling, in particular around Kingsway School, as a route along the A34 corridor, and to enhance connectivity between Gatley and Cheadle. Cycling will be in the carriageway
The project is also improving active travel connectivity along the A34 corridor between Stanley Road and Bruntwood Park. Sections of this route have been completed between Three Acres Lane and Bruntwood Park, including new crossings at Eden Park Road and Etchells Road.
Furthermore, the project includes improvements at and around the A34/Cheadle Royal roundabout for general traffic, pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users. We have completed some early delivery works, including path accessibility improvements on both sides of Schools Hill and within/connecting to the roundabout, with lighting upgrades, resurfacing and vegetation cut-back. The main works at and around the A34/Cheadle Royal roundabout are being planned in co-ordination with the programme of works for the wider corridor.
For more information about works taking place, visit our roadworks page.
The map at the bottom of this page also shows an indicative delivery programme. We're carefully planning all works with our design and contractor teams to manage disruption as much as possible. You can find more details about how we're doing this in our FAQs below. Details of works on the A34 will be communicated in advance.
Additional information
Roadworks page with up-to-date information about works taking place
Reports to Cheadle and Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committees in February 2021, including details of the consultation and recommendation for approval of the proposals
Drawings agreed by members at the 30 November 2021 Cheadle Area Committees in November and December 2021 following some development of the designs
Interactive map
The measures being delivered are shown by the drawings on the map below. Click on the boxes to see more details. Our detailed design drawings for construction are developed from the business case drawings.
The construction dates shown on the map are indicative, but show our programme as it's generally planned. Our delivery programme will continually develop as the detailed designs progress and we plan the works in co-ordination with our contractors and other delivery partners, and other activities in the area. This map will be continually updated during that process.
