The level crossing that's divided opinion in a Greater Manchester village

A plan has been put forward to close a popular bute 'dangerous' crossing in Saddleworth - and opinions are split.

A proposal to close off a ‘dangerous’ level crossing in has divided opinions in a Greater Manchester village. Moorgate Halt Crossing in Uppermill , which leads to the popular Moorgate Quarry walking spot would be replaced by an underpass currently in a 'treacherous' state further down the track under the plans.

Down the road on Moorgate Road, which leads to the crossing, regular visitors from nearby Grasscroft said walkers ‘weren’t happy’ about the change. Judith Killan, 80, who was just returning to her home on Moorgate Road after walking her dog, said she was against the idea of a bridge because ‘kids would congregate there’.

The argument for the new crossing ultimately hinges around safety. At the public consultation, TRU screened footage of two near-misses at the crossing, where train drivers had to slam on the emergency breaks as pedestrians made last-minute ditches across the tracks. “It’s almost unnavigable and dangerous and water washes down it, and rocks and gravel,” Elizabeth said.

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