Bury borough is experiencing rapid development, particularly in Radcliffe, Prestwich, and Ramsbottom. Plans for Prestwich promise a significant visual and functional transformation.
The borough of Bury is changing at a fast pace. Major developments are earmarked for Radcliffe, Prestwich and Ramsbottom . And the plans for Prestwich are set to transform how the suburb looks and feels forever. Developers continue to table plans for schemes that catch the eye and promise to bring new homes, leisure and medical facilities to the borough. Below are are some of the key projects that could transform the town in 2025 and beyond.
Possible one-way system and transport investment in Ramsbottom Roads in the centre of Ramsbottom would become one-way and a 20mph zone introduced under plans that are currently out for public consultation. Bridge Street would be reduced to a single lane and one-way between Garden Street and Bolton Street, with widened pavements. Kay Brow would become one way eastbound with new raised tables on Kay Brow, Railway Street and Bolton Street to act as traffic calming measures. Other changes proposed include the introduction of a 20mph speed limit zone for the town centre and closing off some streets to traffic. Bury Council said their work shows the plans will not significantly increase journey time. They said the scheme is being funded by the government via the Streets for All element of Greater Manchester’s city region sustainable transport settlement. There are no proposals to ban or impose specific restrictions on HGVs. The 477 and X41 bus services will be re-routed via Bolton Street. Redevelopment of the centre of Prestwich Work has started on the £100m re-development of the centre of Prestwich which will eventually include a new food and market hall and a village square. A multi-storey car park is being built at Fairfax Road which will be the transport hub for the tow
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