We’re developing plans to improve journeys for people catching the bus, walking, wheeling or cycling between Ashton and Stockport, with work scheduled to start in 2026.
As well as making changes to the road and traffic signals to speed up bus journeys and reduce delays, the proposals also include improving:
- The quality of bus stops along the route.
- The journeys from people’s homes, work or other destinations to and from bus stops.
- Walking, cycling and wheeling routes, public spaces and nearby neighbourhoods.
The scheme is being delivered to:
- Increase the number of walking, wheeling, cycling and bus journeys along the route.
- Improve the performance of bus services.
- Improve where passengers wait for buses, making sure they are fully accessible and are comfortable, safe and secure.
- Improve the safety, security, comfort and ease of travel to the walking and cycling network
- Support economic growth, regeneration and access to opportunities, including jobs in town centres and other key destinations on the corridor.
Have your say: Dowson Road, Hyde proposals
We want to get your views on a proposed new pedestrian crossing on Dowson Road in Hyde.
Here is an overview map of the scheme:
Find out more and have your say on GM consult.
Next steps
Following consultation on the proposals, a final business case for the scheme will be reviewed by decision makers to decide whether the scheme should go ahead or not.
Funding
Funding for the work has been provided through the government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS), which saw Greater Manchester awarded £1.07bn to help deliver the Bee Network.
