Cyclists to be forced down backstreets 'overrun' with HGVs in council's A6 plans
manchestereveningnews.co.ukCyclists in Stockport will be forced to use backstreets which are "overrun" with heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) as part of plans to develop the A6, a councillor has warned.
Working with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), Stockport council has put forward a proposal to build new bus lanes on Wellington Road North, and cycle routes on side streets to the east and west of the main road.
It has led to backlash from councillors and campaigners who called for segregated cycle lanes directly on the A6, which they say is safer. READ MORE: New 20mph speed limits planned around Greater Manchester borough Coun Asa Caton said streets such as Lower Bury Street and Higher Bury Street would see cyclists crossing paths with trucks and other large industrial vehicles.
He added: "It's an area that is overrun with heavy goods vehicles, delivery vehicles, industrial units, an abattoir. "You could make any number of improvements to that area and it would not be used for walking and cycling.
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